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Metlifecare

Caregivers | Golflands (Fairway Gardens)

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time, Part Time

Auckland

Job Description

  • Stunning, brand new Care facility just opened
  • Golflands, East Auckland location – work close to home
  • Permanent, part-time & full-time positions available
  • Top pay rates and great staff benefits offered


We are seeking fabulous, experienced Caregivers to join our wonderful team to work in our stunning, brand new 65 bed hospital & dementia level Care home, which has just opened at Fairway Gardens in Golflands, East Auckland.


We have a variety of permanent, part-time and full-time roles available covering a mix of AM, PM and Night shifts including weekends , so flexibility is key to these roles.  Apply today to find out more!


Some of the Great things you will be doing include:


  • Working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse
  • Providing quality care and support to our residents
  • Working in a supportive environment in a modern care facility


About you


We are looking for experienced Caregivers, who love their job and are flexible in terms of availability.  You will be part of a growing organisation, who stives daily to deliver the best care available to our residents.


  • Previous experience in aged care and a desire to learn and develop your skill set
  • Careerforce or equivalent qualification
  • Dementia unit standards qualifications a strong advantage
  • Empathy, kindness and a love for making an impact on our residents' lives
  • Bright, breezy attitude and a "can-do" team focus


Check out some of our Benefits!


  • Paid wellness days per annum & a paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
  • Education, Development and Training Support


About us


Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.


How to apply


Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home


Metlifecare  is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment.


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

Desired Hard Skills

  • Caregiving
  • Aged Care
  • Dementia Care

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Empathy
  • Flexibility

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
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  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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