Housekeeping Assistant - UPMC Aut Even Hospital

UPMC Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity and paternity

Competitive Pension Plan

Death in Service benefit x3

Job summary

UPMC Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to provide a high-quality cleaning service across the hospital, in line with infection control standards and protocols. This six-month fixed-term contract is based at Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny.

You will work with the Housekeeping Supervisor and nursing staff to maintain clean patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, and corridors, ensuring safety and consistent standards. 39-hour week and competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Leaving Certificate Level or equivalent.
• Clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in a team setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to cope well under pressure.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE when performing cleaning/disinfecting duties.
• Clean all patient rooms and bathrooms using hospital approved detergents.
• Clean all furniture and fittings.
• High and low level dusting.
• Clean bathroom areas including toilets, basins, mirrors, showers and dispensers.
• Hoover and wash floors including corners and edges.
• Clean offices, day rooms, sluice rooms, storage areas, wards, lifts and corridors.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored after use.
• Collaborate with supervisors and ward staff to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Own initiative

Team work

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Coping under pressure

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant - UPMC Aut Even Hospital

Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

UPMC Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny are hiring a Housekeeping Operative to provide a high quality service in line with infection control standards and protocols throughout the organisation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Housekeeping Duties:

• Personal protective equipment must be worn when performing cleaning\disinfecting duties.
• Clean all patient rooms and bathrooms using hospital approved cleaning detergents.
• Clean all furniture and fittings.
• High and low level dusting
• Clean all bathroom areas to include toilet, cistern, toilet brushes and holders, wash hand basin, mirrors, showers, doors and replenish all dispensers.
• Hoover and wash all floors to include corners and edges.
• Clean all offices, day rooms, sluice rooms, store rooms, nurses' stations, linen rooms, staff changing areas, staff rooms, public and staff bathrooms, lifts, receptions, corridors and stairs.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored away after use.
• To work closely with the Housekeeping Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Ward Managers and other staff members as appropriate to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the organisation.

Housekeeping / Cleaning:

• To clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents.
• To ensure that the colour coded system is adhered to for cleaning duties-colour coded cleaning cloths.
• To ensure the correct segregation of mop heads and cleaning cloths is adhered to at all times.
• Isolation rooms-when in use or following patient discharge, staff should seek advice from the ward manager or nursing staff regarding cleaning procedures in accordance with infection control policy.
• Blood or body fluid spillages-contact nursing staff regarding safe handling of spillage and in accordance with infection control policy.
• To ensure that all caution signs are in place when carrying out their duties and to wear their appropriate personal protective equipment.
• To comply with any reasonable request as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Willingness to accept extra duties as required.

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Leaving Certificate Level or equivalent

Experience:

• Clean equipment and associated areas of work in accordance with cleaning schedules using recommended detergents.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

• Ability to work on own initiative and in a team setting.

• Excellent customer service skills.

Personal Competencies:

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.

• The ability to cope well under pressure.

• Time management skills.

Salary: €30,805.00-€39,183.96 per annum based on a 39hr work week

This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

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.

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.

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 across 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.