Household & Laundry Assistant - Clean Living, Support Residents

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

My Everyday Wellbeing

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust in Halswell (Christchurch) seeks a reliable Household Assistant with additional shifts in Laundry to join our care team. This varied role involves general housekeeping and hygiene maintenance across the facility to ensure a comfortable environment for residents.

The role also covers laundry duties, sorting, washing, drying and folding, with adherence to infection control protocols. Applicants should be able to work on-site and be physically fit for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and well-presented as a minimum standard for a care-supported environment.
• Experience with cleaning and/or laundry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general household tasks across different areas of the facility (vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, rubbish disposal, dusting, floor cleaning) while following infection control policies.
• Maintain tidy, safe and hygienic living spaces for residents and support staff in a busy care setting.
• Sort, wash, dry and fold laundry; operate commercial laundry equipment and adhere to infection control procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry experience

Job description

St John of God Hauora Trust in Halswell (Christchurch) seeks a reliable Household Assistant with additional shifts in Laundry to join our care team. This varied role involves general housekeeping and hygiene maintenance across the facility to ensure a comfortable environment for residents.

The role also covers laundry duties, sorting, washing, drying and folding, with adherence to infection control protocols. Applicants should be able to work on-site and be physically fit for extended periods.