Housekeeping Assistant (Part-Time)

Archer Villages & Care Homes; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

On-the-job training

Career development

NZ Cleaning certificate support

Meaningful work

Job summary

Archer Villages & Care Homes in Christchurch, Canterbury is seeking a friendly Housekeeping Assistant to maintain clean, welcoming environments in a residential aged care setting. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with training and career development opportunities.

You will work 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, with at least one weekend day essential, helping residents, families and staff enjoy a safe, comfortable environment and upholding infection control and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Takes pride in their work and attention to detail.
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and well organised.
• Demonstrates compassion and respect when working around older people.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and follow cleaning, infection control, and health & safety procedures.
• Previous housekeeping, cleaning, hospitality, or aged care experience is preferred but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility
• Cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and staff spaces
• Following infection control and health & safety procedures
• Managing cleaning equipment and supplies responsibly
• Reporting maintenance issues and hazards
• Supporting a positive, welcoming atmosphere for residents, families, and visitors
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team environment

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Reliable

Organised

Teamwork

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant (Part-Time)

20 Hours per Week | Aged Residential Care | Training & Career Development Available

Do you take pride in creating clean, welcoming environments and enjoy making a positive difference in people's lives?

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Housekeeping Assistant to join our caring team in a residential aged care setting. This role plays an important part in ensuring our residents, visitors, and staff enjoy a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness while supporting resident wellbeing and dignity.

About The Role

• 4 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• Availability to work at least one weekend day is essential

As a Housekeeping Assistant, You Will Be Responsible For

• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility
• Cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and staff spaces
• Following infection control and health & safety procedures
• Managing cleaning equipment and supplies responsibly
• Reporting maintenance issues and hazards
• Supporting a positive, welcoming atmosphere for residents, families, and visitors
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team environment

About You

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Takes pride in their work and attention to detail
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and well organised
• Demonstrates compassion and respect when working around older people
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is willing to learn and follow cleaning, infection control, and health & safety procedures

Previous housekeeping, cleaning, hospitality, or aged care experience is preferred but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right person.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Full on-the-job training
• Opportunity to build a career in aged care support services
• Potential support towards completing the New Zealand Certificate in Cleaning (Level 2) and future progression opportunities for the right candidate
• Meaningful work where you make a genuine difference in residents' daily lives

If you are someone who enjoys keeping things clean, organised, and welcoming while working in a rewarding healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.