Caregiver-Highland Park Job in Metlifecare, New Zealand

Job Description

At Metlifecare, our vision is simple: to create extraordinary living experiences for our residents. This is what drives us every day, provides our purpose and meaning, and ultimately ensures we make every day better for the almost 7,000 residents that call our villages home. 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.

Duties

• Provide resident directed care and support our residents with activities of daily living.
• Work under the direction of a Registered nurse as part of the Care Team.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and choice.
• Contributes to and demonstrates knowledge and use of resident directed Care Plans.
• Provide support for the family.

Experience Required:

• Health and Wellbeing certificate preferred.
• Excellent attitude and demonstrate self-motivation and proactiveness.
• Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Empathy and kindness to make a difference in our residents’ lives.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• 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.
• Kiwi saver 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
• Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world’s leading learning specialists

Why Join

• Health Insurance Automatic Cover + 3 Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
• 1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year + Education Development and Training Support
• Access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers + Refer a friend incentive up to $1500.
• Weekend allowance applies!