Hospital Cleaner Casual

New Zealand Government; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Hospital is seeking a Hospital Cleaner on a casual basis to support a safe, hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will join a friendly team and work under a supportive manager who values learning and open communication.

In this role you will provide cleaning services across wards, offices, and bathrooms, with additional duties as required. Full training is provided and eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

Qualifications

• To be Successful: positive can-do attitude applied to daily tasks.
• Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Be a supportive team player.
• Customer-focused approach with friendly greetings.

Responsibilities

• Offer morning and afternoon tea (drinks and snacks).
• Collect meal trays from patients after meals.
• Mop floors using provided equipment with training.
• Clean offices, bathrooms and ward rooms.
• Assist other staff as requested.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Reliability

Team player

Customer-focused

Job description

Hospital Cleaner, Nelson Hospital, Casual Be part of a supportive and friendly team contributing towards keeping the hospital a safe environment. Help our hospital to maintain being a hygienic environment.

Work with a manager who will be supportive in your learning and one who fosters an open-door policy and caring working environment. 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

As a Hospital Cleaner, you will help the hospital run smoothly by providing an efficient cleaning service for the patients and staff at Nelson Hospital. Help the hospital stay a safe place where families can visit in comfort and staff can continue doing great work in a clean environment.

Types of Duties

• Offering morning and afternoon tea (drinks and snacks)
• Collecting meal trays from patients after each meal
• Mopping the floors using specific equipment which training is provided to use
• Cleaning offices, bathrooms and ward rooms
• Assisting other staff as requested

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

The working hours will be on an as required basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave. There are no fixed days. Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 88 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here.

About you

You will be suited to the role of Hospital Cleaner, if you have experience in cleaning or customer service OR if you have no experience but a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work; someone who can leave the hospital cleaned to a standard that leaves a positive impression on customers, patients and families.

To be Successful in this role, you will

• Have a positive can-do attitude and apply it to everyday working tasks
• Be reliable and trustworthy
• Be a supportive team player who has the willingness to help each other out
• Have a customer focused approach where patients and customers are being greeted in a friendly way
• Have the willingness to learn and be able to take on positive constructive feedback

Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.

Job ref: R1N26-260