Presbyterian Support jobs in Otago

• Laundry Assistant
• Part-time, Permanent
• Iona, Oamaru

The Role

We are looking to employ a laundry assistant for our busy Enliven care home in Oamaru. Our Laundry department is responsible for washing, drying and sorting our resident’s linen, along with other linen for the care home. You will be supporting the lives & wellbeing of older people living at Iona Care Centre by providing general laundry duties.

Hours: Permanent, part-time- 8 hours per week to be worked 4hrs/day, 0800-1200hrs on Saturday and Sunday. Opportunity to pick up additional hours to cover leave in our laundry.

What We Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About You

The ideal applicant will:

• Work well in a team
• Be physically fit and strong
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Laundry experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

About Oamaru

Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feel with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour, and lots of other great surprises.

For more information about Oamaru, visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/

To learn about housing in Oamaru, you could also check out the recent ‘Country House Hunters' episode set in Oamaru: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/country-house-hunters-new-zealand/episodes/s1-e7 (note you will need to register with TVNZ on demand if not already registered).

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centred communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at the hospital and rest home level of care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

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For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.