About the job

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 Kaitiaki at our Hamilton village you’ll play an important role in supporting the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our Care Centre residents. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, focused on person-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of every resident.

This role includes a strong focus on mobility support, recreation, and mealtime care – all guided by structured morning and afternoon shift schedules.

Typical Duties Include

Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed

Assisting residents to follow their mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)

Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused

Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling

Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists

Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

This is a permanent part-time role working a roster of three days on, three days off – 9.30am to 3.00pm.

Qualifications

You’ll be naturally empathetic, kind and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting older people. This role suits someone who thrives when making a meaningful difference each day.

You’ll Bring With You

Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules

Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning

Experience working in aged care or a related support role is ideal but not essential

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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.