Why Join

Experience a supportive work environment, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. Your career deserves genuine care. Metlifecare - where care meets career.

Health Insurance Automatic Cover + Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year + Education Development and Training Support
Weekend allowance applies!

About the role

Your caregiving career will thrive working at The Village Palms, in Shirley, Christchurch. Your experience and kindness to provide first class care for our residents will see you exceed in this role.

We have 3 roles on offer:

Fixed Term Maternity Cover - 13 hours a week - Sat and Sun - 7am to 2pm - till 1st July 2025
Permanent Part time - 11 hours a week - Sun and Mon - 7am to 1 pm
Permanent Part time - 16 hours a week - Sun, Mon, Wed and Thurs - 4.30 to 8.30pm

Please indicate the role you would like to be considered for, in your application

Duties:

Provide resident directed care and support to our residents.
Work under the direction of a Registered nurse as part of the Care Team.
Foster an environment of acceptance and choice.
Contribute to and demonstrate knowledge and use of resident directed Care Plans.
Provide support for the family.

Skills and Experience Required:

Hold Health and Wellbeing certificate or equivalent qualification.
Excellent attitude and demonstrate self-motivation and proactiveness.
Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred.
Problem solving and decisive decision-making skills.
Empathy and a love for making a difference in our residents' lives.

Check out some of our Benefits!

Extra paid wellness days per annum and a paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year for permanent employees
Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
Education, Development and Training Support

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.

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

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