Household Operative - UPMC Kildare Hospital

UPMC Ireland; Clane; Remote; EUR 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity and paternity leа

Pension plan

Death in service benefit x3

Critical illness cover

Flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave

Job summary

UPMC Ireland's UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane is seeking a Household Operative to maintain high sanitation standards across hospital departments. This permanent, full-time role covers catering and housekeeping tasks with focus on infection control.

You will perform cleaning, waste management, restock disposables, deep cleans and assist with meals delivery, while adhering to SOPs and safety policies. Salary ranges €30,805 to €39,183.96 pro rata; 39 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous Housekeeping experience in a Healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 cleaning equipment its cleaned and disinfected daily.
• Restock disposables and consumables as required.
• Carry out Deep cleans in all departments as per request.
• Greet and engage with patients.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

Waste management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Job description

Household Operative - UPMC Kildare Hospital

Location: UPMCKildare Hospital (Clane)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: €30,805.00 - €39,183.96 pro rata (DOE)
Hours: Full Time 39 hours per week

Overview of role:

To provide a high quality service in line with infection control standards and protocols throughout the organisation. Our successful candidate will be be required to work across the Catering and Housekeeping department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist with thepreparation, presentation and service of meals and refreshments.
• Support the delivery and collection of patient meals in accordancewith department procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen.
• Greet and engage with patients.

General

Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management. Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation. To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence. You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes. Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives. Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety
UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses. All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: €30,805.00 - €39,183.96per annum based on a 39 hour week
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Please note that UPMC reserves the right to close this recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received or if a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future vacancies may be filled.
Please contact Amie Fitzpatrick on [e-mail] for enquiries relating to the recruitment processor role.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.
Benefits –Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMCexpands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision — an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.