Casual Caregiver

About the role

Summerset Retirement Villages is looking for a casual caregiver to join the team at Summerset by the Sea Village in Katikati. The position is focused on helping create a safe, healthy, and enjoyable living environment for residents, while supporting their day-to-day needs as part of a collaborative care team.

What you’ll do

This is a varied hands-on role that centres on personal support and assistance with daily activities. You will contribute to residents’ comfort, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

• Serve meals and provide support during mealtimes.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, including showering.
• Support individual care plan needs such as walks and exercise.
• Help facilitate activities like puzzles, table tennis, and similar pastimes.

Working arrangement

This is a casual position, so shifts will be offered as and when required. Availability for different shift patterns, including short-notice cover, is important.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, and empathetic, with a genuine interest in making a positive difference in older people’s lives. You should also be able to communicate well and build trusted relationships with residents and colleagues.

• Previous experience in aged care or a similar support role.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to develop lasting relationships.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, sometimes at short notice.

Additional information

Summerset values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and life paths.

The organisation offers benefits that are well regarded within the sector and places strong emphasis on care, teamwork, and excellence. Weekend penalty hourly rates apply, there are opportunities to advance your caregiver career and gain qualifications, and a uniform is provided.

Application timing

Applications close on Tuesday 20th July, although the role may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.