Caregiver - Casual

Christchurch, Canterbury Region, nz on site Until 9/20/2026 First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

You can help bring our villages to life! 

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

As a Caregiver at our Casebrook Village you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.

Typical duties include:

  • Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
  • Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
  • Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
  • Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc

This is a Casual role working on an as and when needed basis. We are seeking someone with flexibility and availability to pick up shifts across Monday to Sunday as required.

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.

You’ll bring with you:

  • Experience in aged care or a similar role
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
  • Commitment to being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

  • Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
  • Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain qualifications
  • Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 5th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

About this role

Summary

Provide personal care, assistance, and companionship to residents in a casual aged care role.

Job title

Caregiver - Casual

Experience level

experience in aged care or a similar role

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Christchurch, Canterburry, New Zealand; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationempathypatience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

aged carepersonal careassistanceresidential care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Christchurch, New Zealand

On-site City