Kaitiaki

at  Summerset

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Summerset is one of the largest retirement village operators and developers in New Zealand. At Summerset, we are passionate about providing quality services and care for our residents.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summerset Dunedin is looking for an exceptional Kaitiaki - Wellbeing Assistant to join the team.
Kaitiaki at Summerset
Here at Summerset, we want to bring the best of life to our residents. A Kaitiaki is a trustee, minder, custodian, steward and guardian. So, if you’re kind, people-centric, empathetic, and ready to put a smile on our residents’ faces, we want to hear from you.
What is the role?
As a Kaitiaki, you’re there to help provide the safest, healthiest, and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our residents. This role is really special, because it gives you the chance to make a difference to our residents’ quality life, without being a caregiver or providing personal care like bathing and changing.
Day-to-day, your activities will include assisting with recreational and group exercises, helping the physiotherapists and assisting with eating and drinking at mealtimes. You will be there during busy periods when other staff may be providing care to specific residents - think conversations, manicures, walks, laughs and improving independence and autonomy through exercises.
We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose sole job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Am I the right fit?
If you are people-centric, respectful, considerate and want to make a difference, you will be the perfect Kaitiaki. It is not a caregiver role - so if you’re wanting to get into this work without the physical demands of providing personal care, this is for you.
You might be a school leaver looking for work, or maybe you’ve had some time off and are looking to get back into the workforce. The role would also be good for those looking for part-time work, working Sunday and Mondays, 10am - 3:30pm and Tuesday and Wednesdays 3:00pm until 8:30pm - with the ability to pick up other shifts as needed to cover leave.
No specific experience is required - we’ll provide you with training. At Summerset, our main focus is on bringing the Best of Life to our residents, so if you think you can help, we want to hear from you.