Caregiver - Dementia - Part Time

About the Company At Ryman, we believe that life becomes richer with age. As a leader in retirement living and aged care, our mission is to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for individuals as they grow older. We operate 49 villages across New Zealand and Australia and employ approximately 7,700 team members across various sectors. We take pride in being the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick, ensuring our commitment to excellence in care. Our guiding principle is simple: everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.' About the Role We are thrilled to offer an opportunity to join our Yvette Williams Retirement Village in Dunedin as a Caregiver in our Special Care Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced and compassionate individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care to residents with dementia. The part-time position is available for Sundays and Mondays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In this role, you will: - Oversee residents and provide engaging activities - Follow individual care plans to deliver care that you would want for your own family members - Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families - Utilize the latest technology, including our purpose-built care app, myRyman - Take the time to learn about each resident’s background and what brings them joy, helping them to fully enjoy life About You To succeed in our supportive and caring environment, you will have: - Experience in dementia care - Strong empathy and outstanding communication skills - A kind and caring demeanor - A reliable, friendly, and professional approach - Relevant unit standards qualification (or an equivalent qualification approved by Ryman) or a willingness to complete this within 18 months of starting Please note that while we welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, applicants must have New Zealand work rights for this position. Benefits of Working at Ryman Healthcare When you take care of our residents, we ensure that you are well taken care of too. As part of our team, you will enjoy: - Certainty of hours through fixed rosters - A favorable resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for personalized care - A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment - Ongoing professional development support - Access to scholarships and bursaries for further education - Additional education, long service, and wellness leave on top of standard leave - A free designer uniform - Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support - Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across various sectors, including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail At Ryman, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies. If you are interested in joining an organization with a clear purpose and a commitment to 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 take place prior to the closing date. This means the job advertisement may close before the advertised end date.