About the job

Full Time

Application Closes 30 Apr 2026

Otago - Dunedin City

Healthcare Support Worker

Join our team at Redroofs Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Redroofs Lifecare is a 50-bed Care Home located in the city of Dunedin. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

Redroofs Lifecare, located in Beautiful Dunedin

Fixed -Term until 19 July 2026

Full-Time (32 hours per week)

AM's, PM's and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Caregiver with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.

Your Skills And Experience

Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.

Minimum NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)

Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.

A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.