Job Description

Are you practical, dependable, and passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment? We’re looking for a Housekeeper who takes pride in their work and are ready to support the daily operations of South Care Rest Home and Hospital in North Dunedin. If you are passionate about cleanliness and care, we invite you to be part of a team that values dignity, wellbeing, and the highest standards of resident support.

• We are on the hunt for a Casual Housekeeper, with a requirement to work a minimum of 18 hours per week.

To be successful for this position you must also have a NZ citizenship, permanent residency or a valid NZ work visa that does not require a job token.

Candidates who are available to start immediately will be highly regarded.

Key responsibilities

Laundry

1. Ensure the smooth and efficient laundering, sorting, folding, organising and delivery of linen and residents personal clothing.
2. Ensure that clothing and linen are laundered with proper care and hygiene.
3. Maintain the cleanliness of the laundry equipment and the laundry room.
4. Ensure adequate stock and equipment levels for the laundry room.
5. Observe all health and safety precautions for the protection of residents, staff and visitors.

Cleaner

1. Maintain cleanliness of the facility including rooms, hallways, bathrooms, toilets, lounges, dining hall, kitchen and other shared/ common areas to a high standard.
2. Ensure the environment is welcoming to residents and their whanau by making it safe, uncluttered and clean.
3. To be a good communicator with Residents and staff. This includes appropriate upward reporting, sharing relevant information with colleagues and maintaining a good working relationship with management. A positive contribution to staff meetings is required.
4. To follow sound basic hygiene principles particularly in relation to hand washing.
5. To participate in annual performance appraisals.
6. To complete training and on-going education as per legislation.

Champion the Group’s CARE values of Competence, Authenticity, Respect and Empathy.

Other relevant tasks as may be assigned.

Person specifications

Demonstration of appropriate skills, knowledge and/or experience, or the aptitude to learn through orientation and training. Enjoys interacting with residents in order to determine their likes and dislikes.

Personal qualities

• Excellent rapport with the elderly
• Capacity to work as part of a team
• Good personal hygiene
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to follow directions and safety requirements
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively
• High aptitude for following workplace guidelines, procedures and policies

About the Group:

Sound Care Group owns and operates five aged care homes across New Zealand, committed to delivering holistic nursing care to our residents and clients. Our team is driven by a deep passion for caring, guided by the following values:

🔹 Competence – Delivering skilled, high-quality care.

🔹 Authenticity – Being genuine and trustworthy in all we do.

🔹 Respect – Honouring dignity and individuality.

🔹 Empathy – Providing compassionate and personalized support.

The Group is in an exciting phase of growth and is seeking top-notch professionals to join our competent and caring team. If you share our values and want to be part of a high-performing, compassionate environment, we’d love to hear from you!