Casual Porter

Ryman Healthcare


Date: 1 day ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Are you a caring and organised person who loves to support others? Northwood and Kevin Hickman Retirement Village in  Christchurch has an opportunity for you! 

  • Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

About The Role 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Porter, to provide resident support at our brand new Northwood and Kevin Hickman Retirement Village.

This is a  Casualposition, with a variety of shifts on offer on an as required basis.

In this role you will often be working independently to: 

  • Welcome all visitors and new independent residents and provide assistance and direction as necessary
  • Help settle residents into their new homes
  • Managing resident enquiries, and covering reception.
  • Be responsible for answering emergency call bells 24/24 of our independent residents
  • Providing first aid, or calling emergency services as required.
  • General cleaning and administration duties
  • Assist at Open Days and functions for visitors, residents and families to the village
  • Work closely with, and support your colleagues.

About You 

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have: 

  • Strong empathy and patience with elderly residents  
  • A flexible, 'can-do' attitude
  • Outstanding communication skills 
  • A reliable, friendly and professional manner 

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Benefits Of Working At a Ryman Village

  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Work in a beautiful, resort style village
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression  
  • Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers 

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. 

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you! 



Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
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