Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Free Telus Health access

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages Avonhead in Christchurch is seeking a friendly Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to keep our village clean, comfortable, and homely for residents. This casual, on-site role involves cleaning, laundry, and fabric care, with shifts often offered at short notice.

You’ll support infection control measures, health and safety, and build warm relationships with residents and their whānau, while contributing to a welcoming, well-maintained living environment.

Qualifications

• You’ll be a great fit if you have housekeeping experience, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details.
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet.
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary - full training provided).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Aged care interest

Job description

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner. You're a quiet hero behind the scenes - keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.

We’re looking for a hardworking, caring Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Avonhead village team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.

Your Day-to-day Activities Will Include

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

This is a casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary - full training provided)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Free access to Telus Health (EAP)
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Avonhead Village