Cleaner | Hillmorton Hospital

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board is seeking a reliable cleaner to join our Health NZ cleaning team, supporting a safe, hygienic healthcare environment across our facilities. You will follow infection prevention policies, use cleaning equipment safely, and work with clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver excellent service for patients, visitors and staff.

This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 4pm–8pm, with a starting rate of $28.63 per hour under the E tū Service and

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in healthcare or similar environments.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across healthcare facilities.
• Follow infection prevention policies and contribute to safe patient care.
• Work with clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

• Permanentpart-time position working 20 hours per week (Monday through to Friday4pm to 8pm )

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

Help us maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment forpatients, visitors and staff.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join ourteam at Health New Zealand. You will play an important role in maintaining ahigh standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our healthcare environment,helping to create a safe and welcoming space for patients, visitors and staff.

Working in accordance with Health New Zealand cleaningstandards, policies and infection prevention requirements, you will contributeto the prevention and control of infection and support the delivery of qualitypatient care.

You will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinicalteams, taking pride in your work and contributing to a culture of safety,professionalism and excellent customer service.

Starting rate $28.63 per hour, based on the E tū Service andFood Workers collective agreement.

About you

You will have previous cleaning experience and understandthe importance of maintaining high standards in a healthcare or similarenvironment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previousexperience in commercial, healthcare, aged care or industrial cleaning.
• Experiencefollowing established cleaning procedures and quality standards.
• Confidenceusing cleaning equipment and machinery safely.
• Knowledgeof infection prevention and control principles.
• Anunderstanding of safe chemical handling and Hazardous Substancesrequirements.
• Knowledgeof workplace health and safety practices.
• Astrong commitment to cleanliness, safety and customer service.
• Theability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

If you take pride in your work and want to make a positivecontribution to the healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

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