Housekeeping Operative

Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

Part time Housekeeping Operative required to join our Household Department, must be available to work evenings and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake daily cleaning of the building in line with Infection & Prevention Control and Health & Safety Standards. The Household Operative will work within a team to ensure that the building is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
The following are key areas of responsibility for the Household Cleaner:
Undertake general cleaning of all clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital
Vacuuming, dusting and washing floors and walls.
Sweeping, floor polishing (using scrubber dryer & buffer to maintain the floors)
Remove waste from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection area.
Use the compactor for all rubbish and cardboard
Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture.
Attend to patient’s requests for extra supplies.
Clean, disinfect and polish all required areas
Ensuring the toilet facilities are kept clean and supplies are replenished when required.
Organise necessary supplies for cleaning in all areas
Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas.
Carrie out deep cleans in all departments as required
Ensure all cleaning equipment its cleaned and disinfected daily
Ensure all checklists are signed off as required
Inform the Supervisor/Manager of stock required for replenishing purposes.
Report and store lost and found items.
May provide basic information on facilities.
May handle complaints.
Promoting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Undertake any other duties as requested.

Qualifications & Experience:

Personal Qualities:
Good personal presentation.
Flexible approach to work duties.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Committed to a high quality service.
A friendly approach together with flexibility and adaptability.
Reliability, confidence, energy, trustworthiness, hardworking and discreet.

Skills & Competencies:
Able to work autonomously but also to be able to work as part of a team
Able to manage own time effectively
Able to take instruction and direction and complete tasks to the highest standard
Knowledge of Principles of Chemical Safety
Previous experience working in a hospital or medical environment is desirable
A good working knowledge of English.
A knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices.
A knowledge of how to use equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Housekeeping Operative

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