Are you an experienced Caregiver who finds it fulfilling to care for residents with dementia? Charles Upham Retirement Village has an opportunity for you.
Help and support the most precious people we know, our residents
Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
Enjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance and fixed shifts that stay fixed
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora (30 mins from Christchurch City) as a Caregiver in our Special Care Unit. This position will be working with our lovely residents who need an experienced and reliable person with a passion for dementia care.
We have a fixed term full-time position available working Friday - Wednesday (35.5 hours) for 7 months.
In this role you will:
Oversee residents providing activities to engage them
Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa
Engage with our residents and develop lasting relationships with them and their families
Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman
Take time to learn about each and every resident, their background, and what makes them happy to help them enjoy life to the fullest
About You
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:
Strong empathy
Kindness in your DNA
A reliable, friendly and professional style
Have obtained or are willing to complete the relevant unit standards (or an equivalent qualification as approved by Ryman), within 18 months of their employment commencement date
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
Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education
Get education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave
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
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.
Location(s): Charles Upham Retirement Village – Canterbury NZ
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