Overview Of Role
Fulltime Housekeeping Operative required to join our Household Department, must be available to work evenings and weekends for 35 hours per week.
Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent
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
* 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
* Ensure 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
* Carry out deep cleans in all departments as required
* Ensure all cleaning equipment is 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
* 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.
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.
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