Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant
Summerset
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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.
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 Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant to join our warm and welcoming Cambridge 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
We have two permanent positions available:
Position one: Working on a roster of four days on, two days off.
Position two: Working on a two days on, four days off
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.
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
- Free Southern Cross Health Essentials insurance
- 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 21st August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Summary
Perform cleaning and laundry duties to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents
Job title
Housekeeper/Laundry Assistant
Experience level
no experience required
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Cambridge, Waikato Region, New Zealand; on-site work only
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Cambridge, New Zealand