Are you a kind and supportive person who loves to delight and care for others?

• Help and support the most precious people we know, our residents
• Enjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance and fixed shifts that stay fixed
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Waikiwi, Invercargil as a Lounge Caregiver. We have two part time position available working either:

• Wednesday to Saturday 1600 - 2000
• Sunday to Tuesday 1600 - 2000

Please specify in your application which shifts you are applying for.

In this role you will:

• Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their families
• Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa
• Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman
• Work closely with, and support your colleagues creating a great team environment

About You
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

• Kindness in your DNA
• Strong empathy
• Outstanding communication skills
• A reliable, friendly and professional style
• Medication competent
• We'd love you to have experience working in Aged care, but that's not essential.

About Ryman
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Benefits of working at Ryman Healthcare
At Ryman, when you look after our residents, we will look after you! As part of our team you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised care
• Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
• Receive ongoing support for your professional development
• Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education
• Get education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave
• Receive a free designer uniform
• Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support
• Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. 

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you! 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.