Custodial Worker I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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   Empties solid and recycling waste on a daily basis

2. 
   

   Strips and removes soiled linen on a daily basis.

3. 
   

   Replenishes supplies, i.e. soap, paper towels, etc.

4. 
   

   High dusts/damp wipes/sanitizes surfaces.

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   Disinfects all hard surfaces with a focus on the most frequently touched surfaces.

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   Maintains all carpeted and hard floor surfaces.

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   Follows instructions of director, manager, supervisor or lead.

1. 
   

   Consistently uses hospital approved disinfectant and follows proper dilution recommended.

2. 
   

   Properly uses all other cleaning chemicals.

3. 
   

   Handles equipment in a safe manner to reduce damage to equipment and injury to self.

4. 
   

   Moves equipment out of traffic areas when not in use.

1. 
   

   Consistently uses the proper Personal Protective Equipment required for the job at all times.

2. 
   

   Follows all universal and isolation precautions, including all written or verbal instructions.

3. 
   

   Follows all infection control guidelines and policies.

4. 
   

   Uses recommended hand washing guidelines.

1. 
   

   Uses wet floor signs when mopping floors.

2. 
   

   Does not use equipment that may be defective and reports all equipment in need of repair.

3. 
   

   Uses ladders when areas needed to be accessed are out of reach.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:

They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.

Additional Expectations:

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  Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

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  Maintains regular and timely attendance

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  Protects confidentiality

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  Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.

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  Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

If "Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

Examples of items that can be included are:

* Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

* Communicates effectively with patients, families and team members.

* Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.

* Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

* Anticipates the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Please list any physical requirements necessary to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching, sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours must be on feet, etc.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to push/pull 30 pounds up to 90 feet

Continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling and squatting

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Please list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).

May be exposed to heat/cold. 99% inside work, 1% outside work to clean up spills and pick up recycling.

EQUIPMENT:

Please list the equipment used in this position.

Vacuum cleaners

Auto Scrubbers

Pagers

Washing machine/dryer

Wet/dry vacuum