Caregiver

Upper Hutt
Permanent
Part-time

3 days ago

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That's why we are seeking like-minded Caregivers to join our Bupa Fergusson Care Home in Upper Hutt, Wellington. You will help us rise to the challenges of enriching the lives of society's most vulnerable.As a Caregiver at Bupa, you will work under the guidance and supervision of qualified nursing staff and management, to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You will be encouraged to develop deeper relationships with residents and their families, delivering the highest quality person first care to residents in line with their individual care plan.We have a variety of permanent, part time positions available, working on a 4-days on, 2-days off 6-weekly rotating roster pattern (Monday - Sunday):1. Permanent, part time role: average 25 hours per week

AM shift only (7am -1pm)

2. Permanent, part time role: average of 22 hours per week

AM shift only (mix of 7am - 11am and 7am - 1pm)

3. Permanent, part time role: average 22 hours per week

Mix of AM/PM shifts (7am - 1pm and 4pm - 8pm)

4. Permanent, part time role x2: average 18 hours per week

PM shift only (4pm - 8pm)

5. Permanent, part time role: average 18 hours per week

AM shift only (7am - 11am)

6. Permanent, part time Night Shift Role x2: average 28 hours per week

3 days on, 3 days off roster pattern
Hours: 11pm - 7am

Where You Will Make an Impact

Provide personal care assistance with daily living, whilst treating our 112 residents with respect and dignity.
Mobility assistance in accordance with resident care plans.
Maintain accurate health care documentation as required.
Encourage all residents to participate in scheduled social activities.
Contribute to the development of a positive, safe, home environment for residents, visitors, and the wider team.

What About You

An NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 2-4 is preferred.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 year of experience within aged care.
A bonus if you bring experience in dementia care.
Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm, dedication to care, and passion for enriching the lives of the elderly.
Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Reasons to Belong

Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
Refer-a-friend programme.
Professional Development - in-house and external training and development.
Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to 'Be You at Bupa.'
An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today - we would love to hear from you.About BupaThrough vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we're one of New Zealand's largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand's leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we're brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Our Values | Ā mātou ūaraBrave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | HaepapaApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

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