Caregiver
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Blenheim, New Zealand · Full-Time · $23.95 - $28.25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Caregivers who want to work in aged and dementia care can look at a full-time permanent post at a Blenheim rest home. The provider is known for innovative care, and the hours are a minimum of 30 a week. Hourly rates are $23.95 (Level 1), $24.06 (Level 2), $26.16 (Level 3) and $28.25 (Level 4 and above).
As an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, it can consider visa sponsorship support for people who also have a Registered Nursing degree or a Level 4 or above caregiving qualification that is directly relevant, with an International Qualification Assessment (IQA).
Applying from Kampala? Create a caregiver-ready CV with Build AI CV and describe personal care, dementia support and record keeping you have done.
Key Responsibilities
- Help residents with personal care in a culturally safe, effective and holistic way, such as showering, dressing, eating, mobility and communication
- Take part in care planning
- Follow therapy plans that support people with dementia
- Watch residents' progress, report what you see, and raise changes in condition or care concerns promptly
- Keep records accurate, appropriate and current
- Work alongside registered nurses, within their scope of practice
Requirements & Eligibility
- Real commitment to improving the lives of older people
- Flexible enough for any shift across a 24/7 roster
- A passion for aged care
- Caregiving experience is preferred
- A strong advantage: experience in dementia care
- Visa support condition: a Registered Nursing degree
- Or, for visa support, a Level 4 or above caregiving qualification and an International Qualification Assessment (IQA)
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Visa guide: New Zealand AEWV Guide for Ugandan Applicants