Are you an experienced Caregiver who finds it fulfilling to care for residents with dementia?
Evelyn Page 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
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Evelyn Page Retirement Village in Orewa 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 two full time and one part time positions available working Friday to Monday 0700 - 1530; Friday to Monday 2300 - 0700 and Friday to Tuesday 1600 - 2100.
Please specify in your application which shifts you are applying for.
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 developing 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, what's makes them happy to help them enjoy life to the fullest
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:
- Dementia care experience
- Strong empathy
- Outstanding communication skills
- 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