Metlifecare
Caregiver
- Posted 2w ago
- On Site
- Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Location
Blenheim
Job Description
- Fixed time role - 32 hours per week
- Fabulous friendly work environment - boutique style village
- Excellent staff benefits - read on to find out more....
We are seeking a Caregiver to join our Springlands Village. 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 Rest home.
We offer $24.13 to $30.03 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 extensive staff benefits, as well as an amazing team to work in!
This is a 1-year Fixed Term, full time position from January to December 2025 to cover Parental Leave. Average hours over a fortnight are 64 hours - AM shifts, Monday to Friday
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.
- Health and Wellbeing or an equivalent qualification
- A good level of fitness
- Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred
- Empathy and a love for making a difference in our residents' lives
- Bright, breezy "can do" attitude and a team focus
About us
At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.
Check out some of our Benefits!
- 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 for permanent staff
- 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
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
Hard Skills Required
- Resident Care
- Health Guidelines Compliance
- Support for Registered Nurses
- Aged Care Experience
- Health and Wellbeing Qualification
Soft Skills Required
- Empathy
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Stamina
Benefits and Perks
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🎉Employee Discounts and Rewards
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💼Life Insurance
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🏥Subsidised Health Insurance
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💻Company Supplied Technology
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🩺Health Insurance
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⛑Uniform Provided
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⏰Flexible Work
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🎂Birthdays Off
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📣Referral Bonuses
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🛂Visa Sponsorship
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🏆Performance Bonus
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🏎Competitive Salary
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💚Counselling Services
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🌿Wellness Program
Job Schedule
- Monday to Friday