Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant - Casual

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Summerset is seeking a casual Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset at Wigram in Christchurch. This role goes beyond cleaning; it’s about creating a clean, welcoming environment where residents feel safe and cared for. You’ll clean resident rooms, bathrooms and areas, launder and return clothing, label and mend items, and support infection control while building respectful relationships with residents. The ideal candidate has housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality, takes pride in small details, is physically fit, and has a genuine interest in aged care with training provided. Apply by Friday 10 July; early applications encouraged. Tips: tailor your CV to show attention to detail, reliability and teamwork, and highlight any infection control training.

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!  

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

A Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant at Summerset is more than just a cleaner.

You're a quiet hero behind the scenes — keeping our village fresh, homely, and dignified for the people who live here.

We’re looking for a hardworking, caring casual Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Summerset at Wigram village team. This role is all about making sure our residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

As a Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant, you'll be a key part of creating a clean, uplifting, and homelike environment for residents, their whānau, and fellow team members.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Ensuring high-quality cleaning across resident rooms, bathrooms, communal areas, laundry, and kitchen facilities
• Laundering, folding and returning residents’ clothing and linens with care and attention
• Labelling, mending and maintaining residents' personal laundry items
• Supporting infection control measures and health and safety procedures
• Building friendly, respectful relationships with residents and understanding their unique needs

This is a casual position offering hours on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• You have experience in housekeeping ideally in healthcare or hospitality
• Take pride in your work and care about the small details
• Are physically fit and comfortable working on your feet
• Have a genuine interest in aged care (no experience necessary — full training provided)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• A supportive team culture where you’re truly valued
• Career development opportunities across aged care, hospitality, wellness and more

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 10th July. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!