Are you an experienced Caregiver who finds it fulfilling to care for residents with dementia? Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village has an opportunity for you. Help and support the most precious people we know, our residents Receive ongoing training and development opportunities Enjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance and fixed shifts that stay fixed About the Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Nelson as a Caregiver in our Special Care Unit.

This position will be working with our lovely residents who need an experienced and reliable person with a passion for dementia care. We have a Part Time position available working Sunday to Thursday 1700 - 2000. In this role you will: Oversee residents providing activities to engage them Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa Engage with our residents and developing lasting relationships with them and their families Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman Take time to learn about each and every resident, their background, what's makes them happy to help them enjoy life to the fullest About You To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: Dementia care experience Strong empathy Outstanding communication skills Kindness in your DNA A reliable, friendly and professional style About Ryman At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank.

We employ more than 7,600 team members. Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members. Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.

Benefits of working at Ryman Healthcare At Ryman, when you look after our residents, we will look after you As part of our team you will: Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters Enjoy a great resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised care Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment Receive ongoing support for your professional development Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education Get education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave Receive a free designer uniform Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work.