Metlifecare Looking for Caregiver | Palmerston North at Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand Full Time

• Excellent hourly rates and allowances on offer
• Great staff benefits such as paid birthday off
• Permanent part time position offering 28 hours per week
• Located in the heart of Palmerston North
• We offer 3 paid wellness days per annum
• Employee discounts with leading retailers

About The Role

We’re looking for a Caregiver to join our Palmerston North Care Home. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you’ll be working under the direction of our Registered Nurses providing high standards of care and support to our residents in our Care Home.

We offer $23.00 to $28.53 an hour based on your qualification level as recognised through NZQA, and we will support you to gain, or further your qualification level if required, offering you great career growth opportunities. We offer competitive hourly rates, allowances and great staff benefits such as paid ‘Wellness’ days and your birthday off, as well as an amazing team to work in! We are also an Accredited employer and can offer visa support if required.

This position is working Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 4pm to 8pm and Friday and Saturday night shift working 2300-0700.

Some Of The Great Things You Will Be Doing

• Provide exceptional care to our residents
• Ensuring they feel safe, supported, and comfortable
• Working under the guidance of our registered nurses
• Ensuring all heath guidelines are followed

About You

We are looking for someone with the right attitude with excellent communication skills and who can work as part of a team to provide a high level of care.

• Careerforce Health and Wellbeing qualification will be advantageous, but not essential
• A good level of fitness
• Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred
• Empathy and a love of making a difference in our residents’ lives
• Bright, breezy “can do” attitude and a team focus

About Us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs close to 2000 staff.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application