Housekeeper

About the role

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the home's facilities in a clean, hygienic and tidy state, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing environment that promotes an enjoyable experience for residents, visitors and staff. The role involves working as part of a team to create a happy, harmonious, and relaxed work environment while upholding the Code of Health and Disability Consumer Services Rights.

Key responsibilities

Treat residents with dignity and respect and cordiality while carrying out duties

Communicate the needs of residents to other staff when they are observed

Ensure the home's facilities are maintained in a clean, hygienic and tidy state by following the housekeepers cleaning and laundry duties schedule

Ensure safe environment for residents and staff while carrying out tasks

Establish efficient work routines which are non-disruptive to residents and staff

Maintain cleaning equipment and the cleaning room in clean, tidy condition

Use correct cleaning materials at correct dilution rate as specified in cleaning manual

Report promptly any maintenance required, either on cleaning equipment, or around the home, as noticed in course of cleaning duties

Work enthusiastically and co-operatively as part of a team

Maintain high standard of personal dress and hygiene, particularly hand washing at all times

About you

Has attended Chemical Use and Handling training

Able to use emergency equipment and understand emergency procedures

Understanding of the policies contained in the Home's policy manual(s)

Able to participate in Infection Prevention and Control strategies including implementation of pandemic / outbreak planning training

Able to ensure the use of personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and procedures

Able to participate in six monthly Fire Evacuation Drills

Able to ensure the use of safe manual handling techniques and principles, with no lifting of items over 15kg without assistance of another person or equipment

Commitment to participate in training and education relevant to role

Able to seek assistance for tasks for which you are not fully trained or skilled

Able to maintain confidentiality of all information about residents

About us

To lead New Zealand's retirement living and aged care sector by delivering world class communities for our stakeholders - with a unique passion, generosity of spirit and attention to detail.