• Seeking applications from housekeepers to join our friendly team

• Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

• Point Chevalier location, close to public transport links

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced housekeeper to join our friendly teams based in Pt Chevalier.
Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre (BRC) is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation service for people aged 18-65 years who are experiencing severe mental illness with high, complex and enduring needs. BRC is an open unit and works with people supporting them to move to more autonomous living in the community.
The Assertive Community Outreach Service (ACOS) is a multi-disciplinary, community-based outreach mental health service located next door to Buchanan Rehabilitation Centre. ACOS provides assertive treatment and support to service users and operates seven days a week.
There are three housekeepers who work across both services Monday to Friday 0700 to 1530 and every third Saturday. These roles are very important in ensuring both services are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness that complies with accepted hospital and clinical standards to ensure to a pleasant, welcoming and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. The senior role includes oversight and supervision of the small team as well as responsibility for ordering essential items.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of BRC and ACOS contributing to a safe environment which is appropriate for the needs of the clients.

• Identifying maintenance and repairs needed and responding accordingly.

• Adhere to procedures and take all reasonable steps to reduce infections and comply with the service and organisations Infection Control Programme.

• Order breakfast food provisions for the BRC clients who are not self-catering.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• A commitment to biculturalism

• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori

• Experience in housekeeping

• Full clean NZ Driver’s License and able to drive both manual and automatic cars and vans

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork

• Proven record of following directions, attention to details and completing tasks

• Understands relevant Heath and Disabilities Services Standards (2008).

For further details, please refer to the position description:
Housekeeper
For more information about this role please contact Adele Wakeham Operations Manager via Adele W@adhb.govt.nz
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa).
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin - Recruitment Consultant at Reshma.amin@Te Whatu Ora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.