Job Description
Are you a kind and supportive person who loves to delight and care for others?Help and support the most precious people we know, our residentsEnjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance and fixed shifts that stay fixedReceive ongoing training and development opportunitiesAbout The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Nelson as a Lounge Caregiver. We have two Part Time positions available working Sunday to Wednesday 1600-2000 or Tuesday to Saturday 1600-2000In this role you will:Develop lasting relationships with our residents and their familiesFollow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppaUse the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRymanWork closely with, and support your colleagues creating a great team environmentPlease note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this positionAbout RymanAt Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 7,600 team members, and we are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick. Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.About YouTo thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:Kindness in your DNAStrong empathyOutstanding communication skillsA reliable, friendly and professional styleWe'd love you to have experience working in Aged care, but that's not essential.At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. 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.
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