Visiting Caregiver - 30 hours per week
$36.00 - $38.00 hourly
- Dream Eldercare Ltd
- Wellington, New Zealand
- 09 Feb, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a kind, patient, and engaging carer/companion to support a wonderful 75-year-old woman in her home.
Our Client has progressively lost her short-term memory and, while she is still physically capable and able to get herself ready each day, she now spends long periods sitting quietly and can become withdrawn. Our goal is to lift her spirits, keep her mentally and socially engaged, and support her to remain living at home for as long as possible. She has become more anxious and fragile, and we want to try some more preventable supportive measures where we can.
She lives with her husband, who provides ongoing support, and this role is intended to complement that care rather than replace it.
About the role
This is a companion-focused position centred on engagement and wellbeing rather than personal care.
Key activities will include:
• Spending time talking and engaging in conversation
• Playing games, doing puzzles, or other enjoyable activities
• Taking her out for a coffee or short outings
• Providing gentle encouragement and social interaction
• Creating a calm, positive, and reassuring presence
No heavy personal care is required.
Hours
• Monday to Friday
• 10:00am – 4:30pm
• No weekends or public holidays
About the Client
• 75 years old
• Lives at home with her husband
• Still independent with dressing and personal routines
• Best suited to someone warm, upbeat, and able to gently engage and redirect when needed
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
• Kind, patient, and reliable
• Comfortable working with someone experiencing memory loss
• A good communicator who enjoys conversation and connection
• Ideally experienced in aged care, dementia support, or companionship roles (but this is not essential for the right person)
This is a meaningful role for someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference and helping someone feel valued, engaged, and supported.
About Dream Eldercare Ltd
We provide live-in and live-out companionship support to older New Zealanders, enabling them to age in place.
Our aim is to help older adults continue to live their best lives.
Our Companions help with a range of daily tasks including:
- Cooking nutritious meals
- Assisting with light chores
- Accompanying clients to their appointments
- Participating in activities together
- Going for walks and on outings
Our live-in companions become part of the family, attending family dinners and going away on holidays with the family around New Zealand.
We have a number of clients in need of live-in companions around New Zealand who are actively looking for support.
These roles are ideal for people who might be looking to leverage their assets to generate additional income while living in with another family in exchange for room, board and wages.