Do you want to be a live-in Carer in the Wellington region?

Work in the Wellington region as a Live in Carer
Live–in care is often associated with working holiday makers coming to travel in New Zealand. Caring work through an agency is when someone looks after an elderly person, normally in their own houses for a defined period of time.

The basic steps to become a live-in carer?

1. Apply with Elder Family Matters. This can be done even before travelling to New Zealand to speed up the process;
2. Provide all documents and proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand;
3. Wait for Elder Family Matters to check with your referees and with New Zealand Police to confirm you don't have any police convictions;
4. Attend an interview in person or by Skype to prove you are a mature, trustworthy, caring and responsible individual;
5. Participate in an orientation training session;
6. Accept offers from Elder Family Matters to work as a carer;
7. Meet your client and start work with ongoing help and support from Elder Family Matters.

Elder Family Matters normally give priority of work to Carers by:

• Experience
• Qualifications
• Good references and positive feedback from clients
• Drivers (license holders)
• Car owners

So you are looking for employment in the Wellington region as a live-in Carer, Elder Family Matters can set it all up for you including Clients, training and support. 
We can offer you flexible live in work as a caregiver in the Wellington region to suit your availability, life style, working holiday or travel plans.

What are the benefits of working for Elder Family Matters?

Excellent Pay Rates
You can earn between NZ$10,920 and NZ$13,440 for 12 weeks work. We’ll pay on fortnightly invoice straight into your bank account.

Guarantees, incentives and bonus schemes
We offer various guarantees, incentives and bonus schemes. We’ll let you know the details when you make your application (conditions apply).

Free board and lodging whilst working
Your food and accommodation are all provided by your client when you work on assignment - a great way to augment your cash flow and savings.

Getting time off
You get a minimum of 3 hours off per day. In longer-term jobs you also get an extended 8 - 10 hour break on one of the days each week - but you still get your full 7 days pay!

Police check costs refunded
For overseas visitors, if you need to pay for a police check in your country of origin we’ll refund (upon receipt) the cost of the police check when you complete 10 weeks work on assignment with us.

Free induction training
Induction is free. During this time, you can acquire the specialist knowledge and skills needed for live-in care work. You’ll also get signed certificates of attendance and a training manual.

Ongoing training sessions
We’ll provide ongoing training sessions because we think it’s important for you to have every opportunity to update and improve your skills.

Friendly and professional support
Our team will be on hand when you need advice and support. We operate a 24-hour on-call service so you’ll never be without expert backup.

Job satisfaction, interesting clients and varied locations
You’ll be helping people in the Wellington region to remain living in their own homes and to continue enjoying their life. And you’ll be meeting people from all walks of life, including academia, business, politics and the world of arts. You won’t have a better opportunity to get the feel of the real New Zealander.

Flexible working patterns
You can work longer-term or for a few months and then go travelling or go home and return and work for us again.
 
If this sounds like you please complete the application form (Word doc,65kb) and email it to efm@elderfamilymatters.co.nz.