Emergency Response Attendant, Casual Position
Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida
At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive.
We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.
Job DescriptionMō te tūranga | About the opportunity
Mayfair Auckland Village is a beautiful and relaxed community nestled in Albany that caters to the individual and independent lifestyle of older New Zealanders. Our Emergency Response Attendants play an important role in our community, being on-site with our residents to attend to any emergency situations that may arise (and escalate as necessary), and to ensure the ongoing safety and wellbeing of all our residents.
We have a strong focus on supporting older New Zealanders to live well in all aspects of daily life and you will support these initiatives through your day-to-day interactions with our residents.
This is a casual position, working as required, including weekend and evening / sleepover shifts. There is also an opportunity to cover leave and sick days.
QualificationsTo tatou kaitono pai | What you bring:
- Enjoyment in interacting with older people and participating in meaningful work
- Commitment to a high standard of performance with diligence and care
- Ability to work within a team where we respect our residents and our team members
- Great verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report and document accurately
- Honesty, integrity, high energy, physical fitness, and enthusiasm
- Good customer service, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Availability to work rostered shifts including weekends and nights
- Background in care or clinical settings is advantageous but not essential
- Current first aid certificate
He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we can offer
- A competitive market rate
- Ongoing training and team benefits
- Mentorship with experienced managers
- An engaging, positive, and supportive work culture
- The opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic team
If you have a passion for working with older New Zealanders, enjoy being a part of a team that makes a difference, and seek purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!
Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida.
Company profile
Our purpose is to help New Zealanders live a truly fulfilling life as they age.
With 35 retirement communities across the country, we make it easy for New Zealanders to live life by their own rules. We ensure our residents are free to be themselves, and have meaningful connections to the people, community, and activities they love.
For our people who work at Arvida, this means putting people first and finding better ways to do things. The Arvida team put their heart and soul into the wellbeing of our residents - we call this commitment the ‘Attitude of Living Well’. We bring this to life through the five pillars of living well – eating, moving, resting, thinking and engaging well.
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