Housekeeping Assistant

Overview of role: 

UPMC are hiring a Housekeeping Operative to join our team in UPMC Kildare on a 6-month fixed term 30hr contract. To ensure all waste, both domestic and clinical, is removed, processed and stored using the standard agreed under the waste management policy. Cleaning must be carried out to hospital infection and prevention standards at all times. To ensure all surfaces and equipment are cleaned to the standard agreed in the hospital. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• Dust control/vacuum and/or mop floors and stairs as per specification. 
• Restock disposables and consumables as required. 
• 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. 

Health and Safety: 

• To uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital’s policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control and Health and Safety at
• Work regulations and to attend updates. 
• Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures. 
• To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Eligible Criteria: 

• Previous Housekeeping experience in Healthcare desirable. 
• Must have 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. 

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

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.