Housekeeping Operative – 11 Month Fixed Term Contract – UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of the role
UPMC Whitfield are recruiting a Housekeeping Operative on a part-time 24-hour, 11 month fixed term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning of clinical and non-clinical departments.
Waste removal and management.
Follow all SOPs and policies.
Ensure all waste, domestic and clinical, is removed, processed and stored according to the Waste Management Policy.
Liaise with waste removal operators on site to ensure accuracy of collections and removals.
Ensure all equipment used is kept clean, in good condition and stored in allocated areas.
Keep all work areas clean.
Operate machinery supplied for waste management and cleaning, ensuring all safety measures are met.
Use scrubber dryer and buffer to maintain floors.
Remove waste from cleaned areas to designated collection points and re-line waste bins.
Remove linen, scrubs as appropriate from cleaned areas to designated collection points.
Wash walls, ledges, doors/windows, sanitary ware, furniture, fixtures, fittings, phones and equipment as per specification.
Use appropriate equipment to damp dust high-level surfaces.
Control dust, vacuum and/or mop floors and stairs as per specification.
Use machinery equipment (scrubber dry & buff) to maintain floors.
Restock disposables and consumables as required.
Carry out deep cleans in all departments as requested.
Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and disinfected daily.
Ensure all cleaning cloths and mopheads are washed and dried after every use.
Ensure all checklists are signed off as required and returned to manager/supervisor.
Maintain clinical bin stores clean and well-maintained.
Greet and engage with patients.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, but not essential (full training provided).
Good interpersonal skills.
Customer-service focus; customer care is a key element of the role.
High attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy in all duties.
Good oral and written English.
Salary
€30,****** – €38,****** per annum based on a 39-hour week.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents; competitive pension plan; company-funded death in service benefit (x3); critical illness cover for all employees up to age 66; enhanced annual leave up to 27 days; flexible working opportunities; rewards for performance through annual ACES programme; development and career opportunities.
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