Be at the Heart of Aged Care: Caregivers
Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That’s why we are seeking like-minded Caregivers to join our Care Homes across Canterbury Region– Ashford, Ballarat, Bethesda, Cashmere View, Parklands and Parkstone. You will help us rise to the challenges of enriching the lives of society’s most vulnerable.
As a Caregiver at Bupa, you will work under the guidance and supervision of qualified nursing staff and management, to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You will be encouraged to develop deeper relationships with residents and their families, delivering the highest quality person first care to residents in line with their individual care plan.
Where you will make an impact:
- Provide personal care assistance with daily living, whilst treating residents with respect and dignity
- Demonstrate your understanding of tikanga Māori to engage and support our whānau.
- Mobility assistance in accordance with resident care plans
- Maintain accurate health care documentation as required
- Encourage all residents to participate in scheduled social activities
- Contribute to the development of a positive, safe, home environment for residents, visitors, and the wider team
What about you:
- A relevant NZQA Level 4 or higher qualification and/or 3 years or more relevant work experience.
- Have a good command of the English Language.
- Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm, dedication to care, and passion for enriching the lives of the elderly
- Confident communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
Reasons to belong:
- $30.03 per hour depending on skills, experience, qualifications and other Visa requirements. This is a Permanent role with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members for the annual period from 1 July 2023 (subject to applicable terms and conditions).
- Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
- Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
- Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
- Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
- No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa’.
- An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.
For the opportunity to join the Bupa community, to make a difference, submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.
Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Our Values | Ā mātou ūara
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Applications closes: 12/08/2025
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