Custodian Specialty R35974

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an Environmental Services professional responsible for cleaning and disinfecting various areas within the healthcare facility. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and adherence to safety protocols while interacting with patients and staff in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to communication and integrity principles.
• Ability to interact positively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms and public areas.
• Conduct daily terminal cleaning and maintain logs.
• Follow procedures for managing contaminated equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Summary:

Performs a variety of Environmental Services duties under leadership, including cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, corridors, public areas, offices, and changing cubicle curtains.

Responsible for daily cleaning, room turnover, and terminal cleaning of specialty areas such as Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, LDRP, NICU, CCN, and WETU.

Must adhere to Baystate Health System Operating Principles of communication, integrity, respect, trust, collaboration, and the Caring Values of quality, compassion, teamwork, service, and innovation.

Interacts positively with patients, families, and caregivers in a calm, professional manner.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Exhibit strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including greeting and scripting interactions with patients and customers.
2. Maintain flexibility, organization, and prioritize work effectively.
3. Collaborate with team members and unit staff.
4. Meet health, safety, and attendance requirements.
5. Follow system and department policies, laws, and regulations.
6. Perform duties independently following departmental lists.
7. Follow procedures and precautions for managing contaminated equipment, including hand hygiene, sharps safety, and PPE.
8. Conduct daily terminal cleaning, maintain logs, and use UV-C disinfection technology.
9. Clean and disinfect surfaces, equipment, and furniture.
10. Properly remove waste, linen, and recyclables.
11. Perform dusting and surface polishing.
12. Clean floors, baseboards, corners, and edges daily.
13. Change cubicle curtains as needed.
14. Maintain a steady pace in high-intensity units.
15. Disassemble, clean, and disinfect specialty equipment like operating tables.
16. Move rolling stock such as stretchers and beds as required.

You Belong At Baystate

Baystate Health promotes dignity and equity, fostering a community where you belong, advancing care and enriching lives.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET

Certifications:

None specified

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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