Career Opportunities

 

Our vision at Tasman Rest Home and Dementia Care is to create a warm and homely atmosphere where each person is supported to experience each moment richly.

We strive to achieve this vision by promoting

• The uniqueness of each person
• The immense value of each person
• Openness, honesty and integrity

We are looking for caregivers who are passionate about working in this way. You will be working with vulnerable elderly people, many of whom have advanced dementia. This is rewarding and challenging work requiring the ability to work as a team, assess frequent changes in mood and cognitive functioning, and successfully manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

We are seeking some or all of the following experience/qualifications for this interesting and demanding role:

• Experience in dementia care
• A current first aid certificate
• Unit Standards in dementia care
• Training in the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
• A nursing qualification, or nursing experince
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit
A variety of shifts is available, including night shifts. Weekend work will be required.
Our staff are valued, supported and cared for. You will be welcomed.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Contact Chrystal (03) 547 6867 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it