Cleaner and Laundry Worker - Casual - Levin Home

Listed 5 hours Ago
Enliven
Healthcare

Cleaners and Laundry Workers Casual Levin Home 

  • Casual rosters giving you work life balance!
  • Supportive team environment
  • Learning and development - learn whilst you work! 

Mō mātou - About us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years.

Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. 

Levin Home for War Veterans was first opened in 1959 for soldiers returning from war. Today, the home welcomes people from all walks of life, but a close relationship remains with the Defence Force and the other armed services. All residents at Levin Home are supported to maintain close connections with family, friends and the local community. That means the home if often a hive of activity with residents and visitors enjoying spending time together around the spacious home.

Together, we make a lasting difference.

Mō te tūranga  - About the role

We are looking got Casual Cleaners and Laundry Workers for Levin Home for War Vets

As a Cleaner, 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 and enjoy their environment.

  • Deliver the highest standard of cleaning services within the Home.
  • Work independently but also be part of a team.
  • Follow direction and task delegation from the Senior Housekeeper to ensure prioritised and efficient execution of cleaning routines.
  • Understand and follow cleaning protocols that support good infection control within the home.

As a Laundry Worker you will be responsible for a variety of routine laundry duties, including maintaining documents related to residents' laundering and distributing clothing and linen.  You will also have:

  • Previous experience in laundry practices in a residential, hospital or hospitality setting
  • Knowledge and experience in commercial cleaning processes, but we can help you learn about this
  • Take instruction and delegation from the Senior Housekeeper regarding priorities and routines 
  • 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. 

Mō koe - About you 

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of our elders, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. You will also have: 

  • Good communication skills and have a person-centred approach
  • High standards of personal hygiene and appearance 
  • Knowledge and understanding of cleaning programmes and infection control
  • Enjoy being able to contribute to the work of your team and how this impacts the experiences of our residents

Mō ō tātau painga - About our benefits 

  • As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role, so you orientate quickly and feel well equipped in your role.
  • Gain qualifications while you work, so you can develop your skills and career
  • Benefit from our staff well-being calendar - regular events and programmes to promote wellness for all of us
  • Being part of a values-based organisation means we care for each other; we care about what we do and how we do it
  • Be part of a supportive team environment and get job satisfaction from being of service to others
  • No evenings or late nights in our kitchen, unlike other catering or hospitality roles!

Applications:

Apply now, and for more information or to discuss the role, please contact Amanda Dubier at Amanda.Dubier@psc.org.nz or our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz.

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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