Casual Caregiver | Cambridge

Metlifecare Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of retirement care in Cambridge is seeking Casual Caregivers to support their clinical teams in care homes. This role offers flexibility in shifts and the opportunity to learn on the job. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a good level of fitness, and ideally some experience in aged care. The company supports employees with training and development, ensuring a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Training and development support

Opportunity for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team to provide a high level of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to residents, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
• Work under the guidance of registered nurses.
• Engage actively in a supportive environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good level of fitness

Empathy

Education

Careerforce qualification or equivalent

Job description

Be in control of your roster - shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability

• Be in control of your roster- shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability
• We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support etc.
• Learn while you earn
• Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position
• We will develop and train you in your Caregiver career
• Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated teams

About the role

We\'re looking for casual Caregivers to join our awesome teams supporting with our clinical teams in our Care Homes. These roles are ideal if you want some work over the holiday period, want some extra money without the permanent hours or want to have a go at a different role earning while you learn! This could be great for someone located or easily accessible to the area by car or public transport.

• Provide exceptional care to our residents - ensuring they feel safe, supported, and comfortable
• Working under the guidance of our registered nurses
• Working in a supportive environment in a modern care facility

You can pick up shifts in either of these roles based on your experience and qualifications but also your enthusiasm and attitude. Want to find out more? Apply now and we can discuss other Care Home or Village casual opportunities that are available and maybe more suitable.

About you

We are looking for someone with the right attitude with excellent communication skills and a good level of fitness and who can work as part of a team to provide a high level of care. You may be at level 0 or 4/5- we will consider your application to find you a suitable place within our teams. Some things that will support your application include:

• Careerforce qualification or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good level of fitness
• Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is highly beneficial
• Empathy and a love of making a difference in our residents\' lives

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates 35 villages located in the North Island and employs close to 1,700 staff.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application