Caregiver - Dementia

About the Company At Ryman Healthcare, we believe that life should become richer as we age. As a leader in retirement living and aged care, our mission is to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for older adults. We proudly own and operate 49 villages across New Zealand and Australia with a dedicated team of approximately 7,700 professionals. We are also honored to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick, reflecting our commitment to the health and happiness of our residents and staff alike. About the Role We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill as a Caregiver in our Special Care Unit. In this full-time role, you will work five nights a week, totaling 37.5 hours, providing compassionate care to our wonderful residents who require support in their journey with dementia. In this position, your responsibilities will include: - Overseeing residents and providing engaging activities. - Following individual care plans to deliver care that meets the highest standards, as if for your own family members. - Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families. - Utilizing our purpose-built care app, myRyman, to enhance care delivery. - Taking the time to understand each resident’s background and preferences to help them enjoy life to the fullest. About You To succeed in our caring and supportive environment, you will bring: - Experience in dementia care. - A strong sense of empathy and outstanding communication skills. - A kind and professional demeanor. - Reliability and a friendly attitude. - A willingness to obtain the relevant unit standards or an equivalent qualification approved by Ryman within 18 months of starting. Please note that while we welcome applications from overseas candidates, we require applicants for this position to have New Zealand work rights due to immigration regulations. Benefits At Ryman, we prioritize the well-being of our team members just as much as we do for our residents. As part of our team, you will benefit from: - Fixed rosters that provide certainty of hours. - A favorable resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for personalized care. - A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment. - Ongoing support for your professional development, including access to scholarships and bursaries for further education. - Additional leave options such as education, long service, and wellness leave. - A complimentary designer uniform. - Employment within a secure building with 24-hour management support. - Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across various sectors, including health, wellness, banking, and retail. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our available positions. If you are passionate about joining an organization that values innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the official closing date. This means the job advertisement may close before the advertised closing date.