Housekeepers

2 weeks ago


Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Housekeepers at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Nelson Hospital, Nelson
Casual position

About the role
Join our team as a Housekeeper at Nelson Hospital and play an essential role in ensuring our healthcare facility operates to the highest standards. As a Housekeeper, you will be a vital part of our hospital services team, helping to maintain a clean and hygienic environment that supports patient care and safety. For casual positions, you will have the flexibility to work as needed, covering shifts to support the team. For permanent part-time positions, you will have a set schedule.

0.2FTE in Ward 9: working 16 hours a fortnight, hours are between 3:00pm - 7:00pm Sat-Sun
0.75FTE in Gynae/Lab and theatres: working 60 hours a fortnight, hours are between 5:00pm to 11:30pm Monday-Friday

About the Team/Service/Location
Our Housekeeping team is an essential part of Nelson Hospital, supporting infection prevention and ensuring patient and staff safety. By providing efficient, high-quality housekeeping services, we create a welcoming environment for patients and their families while maintaining rigorous hygiene standards critical to healthcare. The team takes pride in offering excellent internal and external customer service.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in healthcare and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.
About you:
Your responsibilities will include:

Cleaning and preparing patient rooms and communal areas to infection prevention standards after patient discharge.
Cleaning operating theatres according to the hospital's hygiene standards and protocols.
Managing cleaning schedules and prioritising tasks efficiently.
Performing tea runs and ensuring patients have access to refreshments.
Supporting the hospital's overall infection control measures by adhering to strict cleaning protocols.
Responding to urgent cleaning requests and adapting to the fast-paced healthcare environment.
Assisting with additional housekeeping tasks as required to ensure smooth hospital operations.

Skills and experience

A strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness; full training will be provided.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow established cleaning protocols.
Good communication skills and a professional attitude.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori, or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand
Health NZ is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online career portal before 11:59pm on Friday 31 January 2025.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough
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