Housekeeper Whangarei, Northland

Bupa; Whangarei; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Uniforms provided

Footwear allowance

Employee benefits and discounts

Refer a Friend Programme

Job summary

Located in Whangārei, Bupa Tōtara Gardens Care Home seeks a part-time Household team member to provide clean, hygienic cleaning and laundry services for residents in a modern care home environment.

Shifts include mornings and afternoons with a 4 days on / 2 days off pattern. You’ll work as part of our Household team to support a safe, comfortable living space for residents while upholding Bupa’s values and standards.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in a similar environment is preferable.
• Take pride in providing high quality household services that help residents live comfortably and safely.
• Show an ability to work well individually and with a team to create a smooth workflow.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and passion for making a difference in residents’ lives while communicating well with others.
• Flexible availability for a variety of shifts throughout the week, including weekends and evenings.
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, and hygienic cleaning and laundry services to a high standard.
• Complete all daily cleaning tasks set by the cleaning schedule, ensuring residents’ rooms, public areas, and laundry are in perfect order.
• Ensure all care is taken with residents' personal clothing and returned to owners.
• Operate all laundry equipment as specified.
• Report to the manager any faults, issues, or when supplies need replacement.
• Manage supplies economically, avoiding wastage.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe chemical use and storage.
• Treat residents with respect and dignity.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible.

Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, innovative, and deeply personal.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

In this role you won't just manage cleaning and laundry services, you will be part of the Household team, creating a clean and healthy place for our residents to thrive.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

Hours & Roster Details:

• Employment Type:Permanent Part-Time
• Hours:Average 21 hours per week
• Shift Time:Mix of 08:00am - 3:30pm shifts and 2:30pm-6:30 pm shifts
• Roster Pattern:4 days on, 2 days off(6-weekly rotating roster across Monday - Sunday)

The purpose of this job

Located in Tikipunga, Whangārei, Bupa Tōtara Gardens Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home offering a contemporary Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia Care, and Care Suites.

As part of our Household team, you will:

• Provide efficient, and hygienic cleaning and laundry services to a high standard.
• Complete all daily cleaning tasks set by the cleaning schedule, ensuring that residents’ rooms, public areas, and laundry are in perfect order.
• Ensure all care is taken with the residents' personal clothing and returned to owners.
• Operate all laundry equipment as specified.
• Report to the manager any faults, issues, or when supplies need replacement.
• Manage supplies economically, avoiding wastage.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe chemical use and storage.
• Treat residents with respect and dignity.

What you’ll needto make it possible

• Previous housekeeping experience in a similar environment is preferable.
• Take pride in providing high quality household services that help residents live comfortably and safely.
• Show an ability to work well individually and with a team to create a smooth workflow.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, care, and passion for making a difference in our residents’ lives while communicating well with others.
• Flexible availability for a variety of shifts throughout the week, including weekends and evenings.
• Reliable transport or travel arrangements.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Why you’ll love it?

• Access to Viva, Bupa's global employee wellbeing programme
• Southern Cross health insurance membership with monthly premiums fully paid for eligible employees
• Enhanced parental leave - 12 or 24 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employees
• Complimentary uniforms provided to make you look and feel your best at work. Annual footwear allowance
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, technology and more. Employee Assistance Programme when you need it most
• Regularly offered free flu vaccinations, free skin checks and initial menopause consultation
• Plan your life ahead outside of work with fixed rolling rosters
• Refer a Friend Programme

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.