Are you someone who finds joy in caring for others and creating meaningful connections? Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Napier is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Caregiver to join our care team. This full-time position offers a stable schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Friday to Tuesday, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of our residents every day.
In this role, you’ll provide exceptional care guided by empathy, respect, and professionalism delivering the kind of support you’d want for your own loved ones.
Company Overview
At Ryman Healthcare, we believe that life only gets better with age. As a trusted leader in retirement living and aged care, we operate 49 villages across New Zealand and Australia, supported by a dedicated team of over 7,700 employees.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for older adults. Everything we do is driven by our promise that it must be “good enough for Mum and Dad.” We’re proud to be the first healthcare company to earn the Wellbeing Tick, recognizing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Caregiver, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care and companionship. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building lasting, meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
- Delivering personalized care aligned with each resident’s care plan.
- Using our purpose-built care app, myRyman, to record and manage care efficiently.
- Supporting and collaborating with fellow team members to maintain a positive, team-focused environment.
- Upholding health, safety, and hygiene standards to ensure resident well-being.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
Required
- A naturally kind and empathetic personality.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing care with dignity and respect.
Preferred
- Previous experience in caregiving, aged care, or healthcare support.
- Familiarity with care plans or caregiving documentation systems.
- If you have kindness in your DNA and a passion for supporting others, you’ll fit right in at Ryman.
Benefits and Perks
At Ryman Healthcare, we believe in taking care of those who care for others. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Fixed rosters for schedule certainty and work-life balance.
- Additional $2.50/hour weekend allowance for your extra effort.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Scholarships and bursaries for further education.
- Education, long-service, and wellness leave in addition to standard leave.
- Free, designer uniform and access to 24-hour management support.
- Secure, supportive work environment with excellent staff-to-resident ratios.
- Exclusive discounts with over 60 leading brands across health, banking, retail, and more.
- A workplace culture built on kindness, teamwork, and growth.
Salary
NZD $26.00 to $29.00 per hour, depending on experience and shift allowances.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a purpose-driven organization where your compassion truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. submit your application and become part of the Ryman family at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be held before the closing date so don’t wait too long to apply.
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