Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant

About the Company At Summerset, we are dedicated to creating vibrant communities for our residents. From the initial stages of developing a village to the moment our residents call it home, it is the passion and commitment of our team that brings our villages to life. We work together as one team, united by a common purpose: to provide the best possible quality of life for our residents. About the Role We are seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team at Te Awa, Napier. This position goes beyond traditional cleaning duties; you will play a vital role in maintaining a fresh, homely, and dignified environment for the residents. Your efforts will ensure that our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home. As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you will be integral in creating a clean, uplifting atmosphere for residents, their families, and fellow team members. Your daily responsibilities will include: - Performing high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and kitchen facilities - Laundering, folding, and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care - Labelling, mending, and maintaining residents' personal laundry items - Supporting infection control measures and adhering to health and safety procedures - Building friendly and respectful relationships with residents to understand their unique needs This is a permanent, full-time role with a minimum of 60 hours and up to 80 hours per fortnight, operating on a 4 days on, 2 days off roster. Requirements You will be a great fit for this role if you: - Have experience in housekeeping, ideally within healthcare or hospitality - Take pride in your work and pay attention to detail - Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet - Have a genuine interest in aged care (no prior experience necessary, as full training will be provided) Benefits When you join the Summerset team, you become part of an organization where your contributions have a meaningful impact. We embrace who you are and support your career growth. We believe in the collective effort required to create and sustain thriving villages, and we celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of our team members. Our benefits include: - Weekend pay rates: An additional 40% on your hourly wage - Time and a half for any shifts over 8 hours in a day - Free Southern Cross Health Essentials insurance - A supportive team culture where you are truly valued - Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness, and more Next Steps Applications for this role will close on Tuesday, September 9th. Please note that this position may close early due to a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.