Heritage Lifecare Looking for Caregiver at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

• Full Time
• Application Closes 09 Feb 2025
• Taranaki – New Plymouth
• Healthcare Support Worker

Join our team at Telford Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Telford Lifecare is a 53-bed care home and hospital with a 16-unit village, located in the Taranaki city of New Plymouth. The region has stunning scenery, picturesque parks, coastal walkways, and the majestic Mount Taranaki – making it a popular place to work, live and raise a family. It’s an attractive lifestyle with beaches close by, few traffic woes, affordable housing, the beautiful Pukekura Park, and many great amenities -including cafes and schools. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

• Telford Lifecare, located in Taranaki city of New Plymouth
• Permanent part-time
• Hourly rate between $23.89 – $30.03 depending on the qualifications and experience
• AM, PM and weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Caregiver with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere

Your Skills And Experience

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Minimum NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

What’s In It For You

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Join Us

Submit an online application today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

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