Caregiver

About the role

The Caregiver contributes to the quality of life and wellbeing of residents. This involves supporting them in all aspects of daily life. The Caregiver reports directly to the Clinical Manager and is under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional on duty. The Caregiver is part of the wider household team which includes clinical, activities, kitchen and housekeeping staff.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting residents in a manner which is sensitive to and respectful of individual differences, dignity, privacy and choice

• Empowering residents to wake and retire at a time of their choosing

• Working in partnership with residents to support their personal care needs as outlined in their individual care plan, whilst enabling them to maintain skills and a sense of independence, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and bed-changing

• Working together to promote mobility, communication and engagement of residents, including providing opportunities for resident involvement in activities of purpose and meaning within their household, the wider village and wider community

• Providing opportunities for cognitive stimulation, access to technology, ongoing learning and participation in household training

• Collaborating with the kitchen team to provide opportunities for resident involvement in meal choice, self-selection, planning and preparation

• Creating a positive dining experience which contributes to residents' independence, dignity, engagement and enjoyment as well as their need for adequate nutrition and fluids

• Observing, accurately documenting and reporting any change in a resident health condition in a timely manner

• Accurately reporting resident status to the Registered Nurse on duty and other household staff through progress notes and shift handover

• Communicating with residents to ensure needs are identified and responded to in a timely way, including any call bell requests

About you

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Diversional Therapy or similar relevant qualification

• Experience providing care and support to the elderly, or similar relevant experience

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to cope with medium to heavy physical demands including walking, standing, crouching, bending, lifting, reaching and repetitive movements

• Organisational, time management and problem-solving ability

• Empathy towards the elderly, good interpersonal and customer service skills

• Honesty and integrity