Senior Caregiver

Introduction

Linda Jones Retirement Village in Hamilton, Waikato, seeks a compassionate and dedicated Senior Caregiver to join their team. This full-time position involves working evening and weekend shifts to provide exceptional care to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents and their families to enhance their quality of life
• Follow personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, offering the same level of care you would expect for your own family
• Utilize advanced tools such as the myRyman care app to support caregiving tasks
• Collaborate effectively with teammates to foster a positive and supportive working environment

Candidate Profile

• Innate kindness and empathy
• Exceptional communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and colleagues
• Dependable, friendly, and professional demeanor

About Ryman Healthcare

Ryman Healthcare is a leading provider in retirement living and aged care, with over 7,700 employees across New Zealand and Australia. They are currently transforming operations to improve commercial performance while maintaining high standards of care.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours with fixed rosters
• Excellent resident-to-staff ratio enabling personalized attention
• Supportive and enjoyable team atmosphere
• Access to continuous professional development and education support including scholarships and bursaries
• Additional leave entitlements such as education, long service, and wellness leave beyond statutory requirements
• Complimentary designer uniform
• Safe work environment with 24-hour onsite management support
• Discounts with over 60 reputable brands in various sectors including health, banking, and retail

Additional Information

The role is based at Linda Jones Retirement Village on 1775 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton. The standard working hours are 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM from Friday through Monday. Applications will be reviewed continuously and early interviews may occur, possibly closing the vacancy before the advertised deadline. Ryman Healthcare values diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.