Housekeeper - Chalmers Home - New Plymouth Hourly Rate + Kiwisaver + Retailer Discounts + Discounted Health Cover
Fixed Roster + Work/Life Balance
Training and Development + Team Environment
Mo matou - About Us
Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. We create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Enliven homes and villages encourage companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity, and a sense of purpose.
Mo te turanga - About the role
This is a part-time position, working Sunday to Wednesday each week from 09.00-16.30. The Housekeeper is responsible for overseeing the cleaning and laundry schedules, ensuring our residential aged care Home is kept clean and tidy. Attention to healthy hygiene practices and a motivation to make a pleasant living and working environment for all members of Chalmers Home is essential.
Provide quality cleaning and laundry services for the Home
Understand and follow infection control procedures
Help residents to maintain their individuality by assisting them with their own cleaning practices, if they wish.
Oversight of the cleanliness within the home, including rooms staged for viewing
Regular ordering of chemicals as per policy
Support to complete performance appraisals for cleaning and laundry staff
Mo koe - About You
You will be enthusiastic but patient and well-organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.
In addition, you will have:
Ideally a New Zealand Certificate in Cleaning Level 3 or
Relevant supervisory experience and already hold a National Certificate in Cleaning and Caretaking Level 2 and are prepared to gain a Level 3
Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to orientate and train others
Literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to maintain manual and computerised records
What's in it for me?
You will also have the opportunity to be part of a not-for-profit service specialising in the support of older people. Our Homes provide a community where you soon feel part of the day-to-day lives of our residents and can enjoy a sense of purpose that you contribute to their well-being when you come to work.
As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role.
Enliven offers a supportive environment, ongoing education, and career development opportunities.
Applications:
Start your application process by clicking the APPLY button. If you need more information first, get in touch with Melissa McNamara 06 758 5190.
Please note: Apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand, we cannot provide applicants with visa support.
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy onsite.
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