Housekeeping Operative- UPMC Aut Even

UPMC Aut Even Hospital are recruiting Housekeeping Operative on a full-time permanent basis.

• Cleaning of Clinical & Non-Clinical department.
• Waste removals and management.
• Follow all SOPs and policies.
• To ensure all Waste, both Domestic and Clinical, is removed, processed, and stored using the standard agreed under the Waste Management Policy.
• To liaise with Waste Removal Operators when onsite to ensure accuracy of collections and removals.
• To ensure all equipment used is kept clean and in good condition and stored in the allocated areas.
• To ensure all work areas are kept clean.
• To operate machinery supplied for use in Waste Management and Cleaning and ensure all safety measures are met.
• Using the scrubber dryer and Buffer for maintained the floor.
• 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.
• Carry 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.

• Previous Housekeeping experience in a Healthcare setting is desirable but not essential. Full training is provided.
• 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.
• Good oral and written English

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.

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.