Caregiver

• Caregiver, Permanent Full time
• Dementia experience and qualifications preferred
• NZ Citizen or Resident essential

Caregiver | Fulltime | Alden Lakewood, Shirley, Christchurch

Be the reason someone feels cared for today.

Alden is a privately owned specialist aged care provider offering rest home, hospital, and dementia-level care across 20 residential facilities throughout New Zealand. We are currently looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Caregiver to join our team at Alden Lakewood.

Lakewood is also a Dementia only facility so the ideal candidate would be someone looking to specialise or focus more on dementia care, have a passion and empathy for the residents and families

About the Role

As a Caregiver at Alden, you'll provide personalised support and daily care that helps our residents live with dignity, comfort, and joy. You will:

• Deliver high-quality personal care in a kind and respectful manner
• Support residents with daily living tasks and mobility
• Work collaboratively with nurses and your care team
• Maintain a safe and culturally responsive environment, including upholding Tikanga Maori practices
• Be available for rostered shifts, including weekends or nights as required

Key responsibilities:

• Provide personal care with respect and compassion
• Administer medications in line with your Medication Competency and Alden policies
• Support residents' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing
• Observe and report changes in resident health and behaviour
• Maintain a safe, clean, and culturally responsive environment, upholding Tikanga Maori practices
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure continuity and quality of care

Why you'll enjoy working at Alden

• Make a visible difference in residents' daily lives
• Work in a values-driven, resident-focused aged care provider
• Be part of a supportive, respectful, and professional team

Skills & experience

• Caregiving experience, ideally in aged care (essential)
• NZ recognised Caregiver Qualification preferred
• Dementia experience and qualifications preferred
• Experience in Medimap
• A kind, reliable, and compassionate nature
• A "can-do" attitude and willingness to support others
• Understanding of Health & Disability Sector Standards
• Calm, professional, and reliable approach
• NZ Citizenship or residency essential

About Alden

Alden is a privately owned specialist aged care provider offering rest home, hospital, and dementia-level care across 20 residential facilities throughout New Zealand. Our name means "old friend," and that's how we care every day, with trust, respect, and genuine connection. At Alden, we support each resident as an individual, valuing their personality, life story, and needs.

Apply now with your CV and become part of the Alden whanau.