Caregiver - Casual
Company: Summerset
Role summary
Caregiver - Casual is a role at Summerset in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-10-08. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Caregiver - Casual
- Company
- Summerset
- Location
- Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
Looking for a rewarding casual role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Summerset is seeking dedicated Caregivers to join their team, no degree needed, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community and support residents.
Job description
Company Description
You can help bring our villages to life!
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.
Job Description
As a Caregiver at our Whanganui village you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.
Typical duties include:
Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc
This is a Casual role. Working on an 'as and when required' basis.
Qualifications
You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.
You’ll bring with you:
Experience in aged care or a similar role
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
Commitment to being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.
Additional Information
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:
Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain qualifications
Uniform provided
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 3/11/2026 . This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Employee Type: Casual
Work Location: Whanganui