Housekeeping and Catering Supervisor

Housekeeping and Catering Supervisor - UPMC Kildare

Location: UPMC Kildare Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The post holder will be responsible to conduct a full audit of the cleaning schedule and standards within UPMC Kildare Hospital and put a QIP in place arising out of this audit. They will train and ensure all staff are fully trained and competent in their areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Housekeeping

• Conduct a full audit of the cleaning schedule and standards in UPMC Kildare Hospital.
• Development of Quality Improvement Plans within all areas of the hospital.
• Ensure that all staff are fully trained in all areas.
• Conduct training with staff and sign them off as competent.
• Development of policies and procedures in line with CHKS and HIQA.
• Work closely with the ADON IPC for UPMC Ireland.
• Ensure there is education and awareness of policies.
• To evaluate and review existing practices and where necessary manage the introduction of improved practices.
• Ensure that all equipment is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and that all defects are reported promptly to the maintenance department.
• To regularly evaluate and monitor systems used ensuring high standards are maintained.
• To act as a role model within the department, motivating staff to maintain excellent standards of performance.

Catering

• Work effectively with the kitchen team to ensure high standards in relation to:
• The preparation, cooking, dispatch and serving of food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors as directed.
• Ensuring correct storage of food and beverages
• Ensure cleaning schedules are maintained using recommended detergents, to leave equipment, kitchen and service areas hygienic at the end of the shift.
• Ensure the team are adhering to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety and HACCP.
• Minimising waste, improving waste reduction.
• Ensuring that all food production is in line with high food standards.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained within the kitchen and catering department and ensure Catering Assistants are trained to do so.
• Manage the day to day of the Catering Team including rostering, annual leave requests etc.
• Ensure team members are trained on placing order for the kitchen and catering department and ensure there is accountability to do so.

Professional Accountability and Development

• Ensure you remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice.Actively participate in research where appropriate for the benefit of patients.
• Provide a supportive and learning environment in the Hospital, which enables the educational and professional development needs of staff to be met.
• Ensure that statutory rules, guidelines and legislation are understood and complied with.
• Ensure that standards of care are safeguarded, and all staff are aware of the need for patients and clients. High quality care is recognised as of primary importance.
• Act as a positive role model with regards to the Hospital ethos.
  
  

Quality and Audit

• Participate and assist as required in clinical audit and research activity within the field, promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of
• Participate in local audits in preparation for annual accreditation.
• Work closely with the Quality and Patient Safety team, ensuring the department is meeting accreditation standards at all times.
• Undertake research/ clinical audit as necessary, critically analyse and provide written reports of the same.
  
  

Health and Safety

• To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Housekeeping

• Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Excellent people management and organisation skills.
• The ability to motivate and delegate effectively.
• Strong focus on setting and maintaining high standards and cleanliness.
• Ability to priorities tasks and react appropriately in pressurized situations.
• Good IT skills

Catering

• HACCP trained required

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.

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.

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.