Cleaner - Brightwater Home - Palmerston North

Cleaner Part Time Hours

• Opportunities for additional training and for career advancement
• Working in a supportive team environment
• Ability to work hours that enable you to manage work/life balance

Mō mātou - *About us*

A job with PSC is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees. At PSC, we truly value our staff and put a huge amount of effort into making the work environment positive. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.

Most days, when you walk through the doors of Brightwater Home you'll find a hive of activity. The elders of this well known rest home tell us they enjoy the fantastic social and activities calendar, the companionship and friendly banter and the sense of belonging that comes with this tight-knit community.

Situated in Terrace End in Palmerston North, Brightwater Home is set on attractive grounds with gardens, courtyards and beautiful established trees. Like any family home, at Enliven's Brightwater Home there are great shared social spaces, including lounges, gardens and courtyards. Residents and their families use these spaces whenever they like, to socialise, do activities and host visitors.

Mō to tūranga - *About the role*

As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for ensuring our Home provides a safe, clean and hygienic environment where our residents can feel comfortable in all areas of the home and enjoy their environment. This is a Part Time role working a 22 hours per week, 8.00am to 14.00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Your key responsibilities will be:

• Deliver the highest standard of cleaning services within the Home.
• Work independently, but also be part of a team.
• Follow direction and task delegation from the Senior Housekeeper to ensure prioritised and efficient execution of cleaning routines.
• Understand and follow cleaning protocols that support good infection control within the home.
• Conduct cleaning tasks and routines effectively and in a timely manner.

Mō koe - *About you*

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. Previous experience of working in a rest home or hospital environment is a plus, but it's not essential, as we can help you learn what you need to know. In addition, you will ideally have:

• Ability to communicate with and respect the diverse cultural heritage of each individual.
• Knowledge and understanding of cleaning programmes and infection control.
• Willingness to undertake training and to gain qualifications that continue to support you in your role.

Mo o tatau painga - About our benefits

Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications through Careerforce training and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.

• Opportunities for additional training and for career advancement.
• On the job training and qualifications provided.
• Working in a supportive team environment.
• Staff Wellbeing activities, focusing on a different aspects of personal health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work hours that enable you to manage work/life balance.
• Access to discounted healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
• A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications & experience.

To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with Christine Tester on or email at

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in so Apply Now

Please note: apply only if you have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand

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