Cleaner
Full training and development opportunities
- Benefit from our Staff well-being activities
- Know that you can create a welcoming and pleasant environment for our residents to enjoy
About us
A job with PSC is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees. At PSC, we truly value our staff and put a huge amount of effort into making the work environment positive.
Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. The elders of this well known rest home tell us they enjoy the fantastic social and activities calendar, the companionship and friendly banter and the sense of belonging that comes with this tight-knit community. Situated in Terrace End in Palmerston North, Brightwater Home is set on attractive grounds with gardens, courtyards and beautiful established trees. Like any family home, at Enliven’s Brightwater Home there are great shared social spaces, including lounges, gardens and courtyards. Residents and their families use these spaces whenever they like, to socialise, do activities and host visitors.
It’s a fun place to be, and we need caring kind, creative, reliable and energetic people to join our team and become part of our Enliven community!
About the role
As a Cleaner and Laundry Worker you will be responsible for ensuring our Home provides a safe, clean and hygienic environment where our residents can feel comfortable in all areas of the Home. The role is 59 hours per fortnight working Monday, Tuesday, Friday 0800-1400 and Saturday and Sunday 0730-1430.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Deliver the highest standard of cleaning and laundry services within the Home.
- Take instruction and delegation from the Senior Housekeeper regarding priorities and cleaning routines.
- Understand and follow cleaning protocols that support good infection control within the Home.
- Conduct cleaning tasks and routines effectively and in a timely manner.
- You will be operating a variety of commercial laundry machines and equipment whilst undertaking a range of laundry procedures such as, washing, drying, ironing, folding and delivering residents' clothing.
- Work independently, but also be part of a team.
About you
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. Previous experience of working in a rest home or hospital environment is a plus, but it's not essential, as we can help you learn what you need to know. In addition, you will ideally have:
- Knowledge and understanding of cleaning programmes and infection control.
- Ability to communicate with and respect the diverse cultural heritage of each individual.
- Willingness to undertake training and to gain qualifications that continue to support you in your role.
Benefits – what’s in it for me?
Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications through Careerforce training and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.
- Opportunities for additional training and for career advancement.
- On the job training and qualifications provided.
- Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects of attire available to suit your style – you choose the colour!
- Working in a supportive team environment.
- Staff Wellbeing activities, focusing on a different aspects of personal health and wellbeing.
- Ability to work hours that enable you to manage work/life balance.
Access to discounted healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications & experience.
To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with Christine Tester on 06 356 4090 or email at recruitment@psc.org.nz
We will be shortlisting applications as they come in and this may result in the job add closing early.
Please note: apply only if you have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand, we are unable to support anyone who requires a visa.
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