St Andrews, an Enliven care home in Dunedin, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Cleaner to join our supportive team. This is more than a cleaning role; it’s a vital part of creating a clean, healthy, and welcoming home for our residents. If you are honest, reliable, and take pride in providing a spotless environment, this part-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in a highly respected organisation.
Company Overview
Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust with a long-standing mission to walk with people across generations, creating places to live, learn, and thrive. Our Enliven services for older people are built on creating elder-centered communities filled with companionship, purpose, and fun. St Andrews, located in the sunny Kew area of Dunedin, is a 78-bed care home known for its quality care and supportive environment, holding a 3-year Ministry of Health certification. We are a team guided by values of integrity, respect, courage, manaaki (hospitality), and aroha (love).
Key Responsibilities
As a Housekeeper in our care home, you will play a crucial role in the daily life of our community. Your responsibilities will focus on:
- Performing a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks throughout the facility to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.
- Thoroughly cleaning resident bedrooms, ensuring personal spaces are tidy, respectful, and sanitary.
- Cleaning and sanitising shared areas, including bathrooms, showers, and toilets.
- Working effectively without direct supervision, managing your time to complete all tasks within your shift.
- Contributing to the smooth running of the home by being a reliable and positive member of the team.
- Adhering to all health, safety, and infection control protocols to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
Qualifications
We are looking for a compassionate and conscientious individual who aligns with our values. The ideal candidate will:
- Be honest, reliable, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
- Have the ability to work unsupervised, using initiative and common sense.
- Possess good time management skills and the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.
- Have effective communication skills to interact respectfully with the team and residents.
- Be available to work the set weekend hours: 9 hours per week, worked as 4.5 hours each on Saturday and Sunday (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM).
- A competitive hourly wage of $19.66.
- Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Benefits and Perks
Joining the team at St Andrews and Presbyterian Support Otago offers more than just a job; it offers a sense of purpose and community:
- Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that makes a genuine, positive difference in the lives of older people every day.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a well-known, highly respected charitable organisation with a passionate and caring team.
- Work-Life Balance: A stable, permanent part-time role with consistent weekend hours, perfect for fitting around other commitments.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to personal growth and career development opportunities within PSO.
- Practical Perks: Enjoy discounts with various local businesses.
- Full Training: Receive a comprehensive orientation to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
How to Apply
If you are a reliable individual with a caring attitude and are ready to contribute to our elder-centered community, we warmly encourage you to apply.
To apply for this Housekeeping Cleaner position at St Andrews in Dunedin:
- If you encounter difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz.
Please ensure you have the legal right to work in New Zealand before applying. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our whānau.
