Resident Wellness Support | Part-time | Highland Park

Resident Wellness Support | Highland Park (Highlands Village)

• Are you an experienced Caregiver looking for a change?
• Highland Park location
  -Work Close to home and beat the traffic
• Permanent, Part time role - PM shifts
  -24hours week
• Lovely Retirement village setting
• Great staff benefits offered……read on

We're looking for a Caregiving 'superstar' to join our team as our 'Resident Wellness Support' at our Village 'Highlands' in Highland Park, East Auckland. Ideally with a background in Caregiving, the Resident Wellness Support reports to the Assistant Village Manager as a part of our Village team, supporting our independent living residents with their daily cares including cleaning and laundry, supporting in the communal dining area during meal service, and being 'First Responder' support if required.

This role is working part-time; 24 hours week as follows:

Thursdays 5.00pm-9.30pm

Fridays 5.00pm-9.30pm

Saturdays 1.30pm-9.30pm

Sundays 1.30pm-9.30pm

So, you must be available to work every weekend.

• First Responder: able to respond calmly to emergency calls from residents while on shift.
• Assisting the residents in the communal dining areas and assisting the kitchen clearing tables
• Housekeeping support- provide support to maintain a safe & clean environment in public areas
• Cleaning residents' rooms and doing their laundry as required
• Supporting our residents to live their best life while remaining as independent as possible

We are looking for an outgoing person who has a passion for the health industry and aged care living. Someone who is respectful, has great communication skills and can use their initiative. Other things that will help include:

• Current First Aid Certificate, although training is provided
• Patience and willingness to deliver an outstanding service to our residents
• Energetic reliable and friendly customer service approach

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

• Paid wellness and a Paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page  to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.