Senior Caregiver

About us

Experion Care NZ is a growing Age Care operator in NZ. Experion Care currently owns six specialized Residential Care facilities in the North and South Island.

Okere House (Experion's Facility) offers high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in a sociable and welcoming environment we form a partnership with our residents to ensure their independence, privacy, dignity, cultural and religious needs are met as individuals. At our facilities we treasure our highly skilled staff and provide an environment where our people are inspired, and their input and professional development is stimulated, encouraged, and promoted.

Wherever possible our residents will be encouraged to maintain control and choice in the decisions that affect and impact on their wellbeing, and to live lives that are fulfilling and rewarding, connected to the local community. Our people need to support and foster this approach in all they do.

About Role:

• At Okere House we are looking for a full-time permanent Senior Caregiver.
• The position is available for a Level 3/4 caregiver – preferably with dementia experience.
• The ability to work any shift over a 24/7 roster is essential, however the shifts we are currently looking to fill morning shifts (7am- 3.30pm) and afternoon shifts (3.30pm-11pm) on a rotating roster 4 on 2 off.
• Candidates available to work on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• The successful candidate shall be paid depending on the caregiving qualification.

As the successful candidate, you must have a certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent) and/or at least 2 years' experience in caregiving, have empathy for the elderly and be dedicated to making our rest home a wonderful place to live and work.

About you

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Capable of managing challenging behaviours.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• High energy, enthusiasm and a team player.
• Be Flexible and have a reliable transport.
• Be punctual, reliable and honest.

Key skills required.

• Dynamic and team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• You must be empathetic but also firm and resilient.
• Be able to engage with family and be culturally sensitive.
• All applicants must have a valid work visa, New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Benefits

• Experience and qualifications recognised with competitive rates.
• Highly supportive management team.
• Receive ongoing support for your professional development.

Summary of role requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Shift work

Expected Start Date: 28/01/2025