Housekeeping Theatre Operative

Overview of role: 

UPMC Waterford are recruiting a full time Theatre Housekeeping Operative to provide a high standard of cleaning across the assigned areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for all staff, Patients & Visitors

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain designated areas including offices, Corridors, Stairwells, Staff Rooms,
• Perform dusting, Mopping, Sweeping, Buffing
• Clean toilets areas and replenish supplies
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with site procedures.
• Refill cleaning materials and report any low stock to the supervisor.
• Use cleaning machinery (e.g., floor buffer, vacuum cleaner) as required and trained supplied.
• Follow health and safety policies.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards to the relevant facilities dept.
• Ensure all cleaning is carried out to the required standards and completed within the allotted timeframe.
• Be Aware of cross-contamination to ensure your Trolley & Equipment are used in allocated area only and not in any other section of the hospital.
• Follow Colour Coding Policy strictly as it is detailed in the Cleaning S.O.Ps
• Undertake training in all areas as required under the Clinic Training Policy
• Report any concerns regarding Health & Safety to the Health & Safety Representative or your supervisor.

Team

• Always maintain a professional and friendly approach to other work colleagues.
• Flexibility in working hours to ensure cover is provided during holidays and periods of sick leave.
• Always work as part of a team to ensure UPMC Values

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

Qualifications & Experience:

• Have knowledge of the relevant disciplines in the Hospital pertaining to Infection Control, Quality and Risk Management, Health & Safety.
• Demonstrate excellent listening and verbal communication skills
• Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with other disciplines
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines
• Willingness to adapt positively to change
• Self-disciplined and ability to manage own time, to respond to changing priorities and workload to achieve targets.
• A strong commitment to high quality customer service and commitment to continuous improvement

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.

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.

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