Theatre Housekeeper

at  UPMC in Ireland

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• UPMC Aut Even 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 Aut Even Hospital 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 session on Fire, Health & safety on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Essential Criteria

• Previous relevant experience in theatre environment or sterile environment is advantageous.
• A good understanding of current infection control procedures or protocols would also be advantageous.
• Ability to work well in a team, as well as unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a fact paced, physical environment.
• Must be flexible and have good organisational skills.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The role of a theatre housekeeper is to provide a high-quality housekeeping service to the Theatre department and to clean all areas of the department including the operating theatre itself.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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.