Charlotte Kaata
Hawkes Bay
Summary
Dedicated cleaner with extensive experience in cleaning, excelling in sanitation practices and chemical handling. Proven ability to enhance cleanliness and safety in commercial spaces while training new staff. Recognized for attention to detail and effective waste management, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining a professional environment.
With experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of various facilities including offices, hospitals, and residential buildings. Strengths include knowledge of cleaning procedures, use of appropriate cleaning agents, and adherence to safety standards. Have contributed to creating a clean, safe and pleasant environment for both staff and clients in previous roles.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaner
OCS Cleaning
Hawkes-Bay , Napier
01.2022 - 04.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in commercial spaces daily.
- Operated cleaning equipment, ensuring proper handling and safety procedures.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations throughout all cleaning tasks.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Implemented best practices for waste disposal and recycling processes.
- Trained new staff on cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Responded promptly to all customer complaints regarding cleanliness issues.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Replaced air filters on heating and ventilation systems.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
Cleaner
Freedom Dragon Takeaways
Hawkes-Bay , Wairoa
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in commercial spaces daily.
- Operated cleaning equipment, ensuring proper handling and safety procedures.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations throughout all cleaning tasks.
- Reported maintenance issues to management for timely resolution.
- Implemented best practices for waste disposal and recycling processes.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Fruit Picker
Homegrown Juice
Hawkes-Bay , Nuhaka
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Harvested ripe fruit using proper techniques for quality preservation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of picking areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently gather and sort produce.
- Identified and reported issues related to fruit quality and safety standards.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for effective fruit collection.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines during harvesting activities.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper picking methods and procedures.
- Monitored weather conditions to optimize harvest timing and efficiency.
- Provided assistance to other pickers when necessary.
- Harvested ripe fruits from trees and bushes.
- Inspected fruit for defects, such as bruises or rot.
- Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
- Placed picked fruit in baskets, lining with protective wrapping.
- Adhered to all health codes while handling food products.
- Used hand tools, ladders and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Stored harvested fruit properly in accordance with company policies.
- Provided care to plants surrounding fruit picking areas.
- Disposed of unmarketable produce in a safe manner.
- Recorded quantity of picked fruit in daily log book.
- Cleaned tools used during harvesting process after each shift.
- Transported barrels, baskets and crates of picked fruit to assigned areas.
- Reported any problems encountered during picking process to supervisor immediately.
- Sorted and graded produce according to size, shape, color, ripeness, and quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns.
- Transported harvested fruit to designated storage areas.
- Assisted with loading and unloading machinery and equipment.
- Culled damaged or over-ripe fruits from the harvest.
- Followed safety regulations when operating machinery and equipment.
- Ensured that all containers were labeled correctly before shipping out.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
Education
NCEA Level 1 -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Whirikoka
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Whirikoka
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Chemical handling
- Sanitation practices
- Waste management
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Commercial and residential cleaning
- Sanitization procedures
- Schedule flexibility
- Health and safety compliance
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Reliability and punctuality
- Supply inventory management
- Basic maintenance
- Efficient cleaning techniques
- Disinfection practices
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sweeping and mopping
- Waste disposal methods
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory management
- Willingness to learn
Languages
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cleaner
OCS Cleaning
01.2022 - 04.2026
Cleaner
Freedom Dragon Takeaways
03.2018 - 05.2020
Fruit Picker
Homegrown Juice
03.2016 - 03.2018
NCEA Level 1 -
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Whirikoka
Te Wananga O Aotearoa - Whirikoka