Cleaner

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Zealand is seeking a full-time Cleaner to assist with cleaning services in their Taranaki facility. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the cleaning industry, preferably in healthcare, and physically fit. This role offers opportunities to gain formal qualifications and contribute to a vital healthcare environment. Applications close on October 16th.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferable.
• Ability to work varied shifts if required.
• Willingness to gain formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide cleaning services to the healthcare facility.
• Maintain acceptable cleaning standards.
• Contribute to infection prevention and control.

Skills

Experience in the cleaning industry

Physical fitness

Health & Safety understanding

Education

NZQA cleaning qualifications level 2 or 3

Tools

Electric floor buffers

Job description

Overview

• Cleaner, New Plymouth BASE Hospital, Fixed term Full time
• A great opportunity for you to become an integral member of our hospital community
• The satisfaction of making a difference in our healthcare environment, whilst contributing to the health, safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently welcoming applications for the above casual positions to assist and provide cleaning services to our healthcare facility here at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

Our Cleaning Operators contribute to the overall prevention and control of infection throughout our hospital. Providing and ensuring acceptable cleaning standards and compliances are met and maintained.

Our team of 40 plus staff work over two shifts, supplying cleaning services 7 days per week, including all public holidays.

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About you

Ideally you will be experienced in the cleaning industry, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Have floorcare experience using electric floor buffers is advantageous.

Be physically fit and flexible to work varied shifts if required.

Understand Health & Safety in the workplace.

NZQA cleaning qualifications level 2 or 3 are preferable and advantageous, however not necessarily a prerequisite as opportunities to gain formal and specialised qualifications will be available and encouraged.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday 16 October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference: TAR06211

Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise: Non-clinical - Cleaning Services - Cleaning Services