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Caregiver - Night Shift

CompanySummerset
LocationChristchurch
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 8, 2026
About The Company
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 9,500 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes the Cranbourne North retirement village, Chirnside Park in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 9,500 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
About the Role

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 Casebrook 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

Please click here to view the full job description.  

This is a part-time position working Sundays to Wednesday from 11.00 pm to 7.00 am (30 hours per week).

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 night shifts

Additional Information

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

Our benefits include:

  • Weekend rates of an additional 10% on your hourly rate
  • Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 30th of November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

  • Employee Type: Permanent
  • Work Location: Casebrook
  • Key Skills
    Aged carePersonal careHygiene assistanceMeal deliveryCommunication skillsRelationship buildingEmpathyPatienceCompassion
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Weekend rates of an additional 10%Time and a half for overtimeSouthern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The caregiver will provide personal care and assistance to residents, including help with hygiene, meals, and daily activities. They will work as part of a team to ensure a safe and enjoyable lifestyle for residents during night shifts.
    📋Job Type
    part time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    1095
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    30 hours
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