Caregiver

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

Summerset Milldale is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you’ll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Milldale 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

You’ll need to be available for three weeks of paid, onsite training from 22 February to 12 March 2027, running Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, ahead of the Care Centre’s official opening.

You will work a 4 days on, 2 days off rotating shift pattern with a minimum of 30 hours and maximum of 40 hours per week. We have opportunities across either morning (7:00am – 3:00pm), afternoon (3:00pm – 11:00pm), or night shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am).

We’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates before Christmas, with interviews taking place in January 2027.

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Qualifications

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 a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts

Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off

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.

Additional Information

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 further qualifications

* Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps:Applications for this role will close on Friday 4th December. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!