Caregiver
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $23.95 - $28.25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A Christchurch home that looks after people living with dementia in a small, domestic-style setting has a permanent full-time Caregiver vacancy. The post means at least 30 hours a week, rostered around the clock, with pay set by level at $23.95 (Level 1) up to $28.25 (Level 4 and above) per hour.
You would assist residents with washing, dressing, meals, getting around and communicating, work to the dementia therapy plans, and tell the team promptly when you notice a change. The provider is an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer that can sponsor visas, subject to the qualification condition listed in the requirements.
Before you send an application, bring your English CV up to date with your hands-on caregiving history, any dementia care experience and your qualification details, then build a clear caregiver CV with Build AI CV that a care manager can scan quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with washing, dressing, meals, mobility and communication in a culturally safe, holistic way
- Take part in care planning and carry out therapy plans for residents with dementia
- Watch how each resident is progressing and quickly report any change or concern
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate resident records and assist registered nurses within your scope of practice
Requirements & Eligibility
- Real dedication to improving older people's lives with kindness, empathy and a passion for aged care
- Able to cover any shift on a 24/7 roster
- Caregiving experience is preferred, and dementia care experience is a strong advantage
- For visa support: a Registered Nursing degree, or a Level 4+ caregiving qualification with an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)
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Visa guide: New Zealand AEWV Guide