Cleaner

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking cleaners for New Plymouth BASE Hospital. The role supports cleaning of patient areas and facilities, contributing to infection prevention and safety for patients and staff.

Opportunities include full-time and part-time shifts across a healthcare setting, with emphasis on maintaining high cleaning standards and compliance in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, preferably in healthcare settings.
• Floorcare experience using electric buffers is advantageous.
• Understanding health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to Te Whatu Ora Taranaki facility and contribute to infection prevention and control.
• Maintain acceptable cleaning standards and compliance across hospital areas.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning experience

Floorcare experience

Physical fitness

Health & Safety awareness

Flexible shifts

Education

NZQA Cleaning Level 2/3

Job description

Cleaner, New Plymouth BASE Hospital, Full time and Part time position

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 part-time 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.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 40 plus staff work over two shifts, supplying cleaning services 7 days per week, including all public holidays. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

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.