Cleaner

Heritage Lifecare; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful resident care

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare is seeking a casual Cleaner for St Joseph's Lifecare in Upper Hutt, Wellington. You will ensure a clean, welcoming environment for residents and staff, with AM and weekend shifts available.

Full on‑the‑job training is provided, and a positive, can‑do attitude is essential. This role focuses on reliable, high‑quality cleaning in a care home setting with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred; on-job training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Genuine love for helping people with friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective cleaning service for our residents.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment across common areas.
• Work as part of a team and independently to complete cleaning tasks.
• Support residents and staff with a friendly, respectful approach.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Positive attitude

Job description

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Heritage Lifecare – Upper Hutt, North Island

Join our team at St Joseph's Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

St Joseph's Lifecare is Care Home with hospital care situated in Upper Hutt, Wellington, which is an exciting place to work, live and raise a family. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organization with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• St Joseph's Lifecare, located in Beautiful Upper Hutt, Wellington
• Casual role (as and when required not on regular basics)
• AM and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaner, with a passion for working in the household environment, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive can-do attitude, have the belief that clean and tidy environment is important to well-being, and be great at working with people. As a Cleaner, you are responsible for providing an efficient and effective cleaning service for our residents. We only want the best for our clients, which is why we are seeking a reliable, helpful professional. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where we value career pathways and positive work ethics.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred; however, full on-job training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.