Housekeeping Operative
UPMC
- Clane, Co Kildare
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To remove waste from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection area and reline waste bin.
- To remove linen, and scrubs as appropriate from the area to be cleaned to the designated collection area.
- Wash walls/ledges/ doors/windows & ledges/sanitary ware, furniture, fixtures & fittings/phones and equipment as per specification.
- Using appropriate equipment damp dust high level surfaces
- Dust control/vacuum and/or mop floors and stairs as per specification.
- Use machinery equipment: scrubber dry & buff to maintain the floors
- Restock disposables and consumables as required.
- Carrie out Deep cleans in all departments as per request
- Ensure all cleaning equipment its cleaned and disinfected daily
- Ensure all cleaning cloths & mopheads are washed and dried after every use
- Ensure all checklists are signed off as required and returned to the manager/supervisor.
- Keep clinical bin stores in clean and well-maintained condition.
- Greet and engage with patients.
- To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control and Health and Safety at Work regulations and to attend updates.
- Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
- To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
- Previous Housekeeping experience in Healthcare desirable.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- The provision of customer service is paramount and customer care is a key element of the role.
- High level attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy in all duties.
- Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
- Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
- Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
- Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
- Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.