HOSPITAL CUSTODIAN (EVENINGS)

Letsrenovate; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an esteemed healthcare facility as a Hospital Custodian, where your role is vital in maintaining cleanliness and safety in patient and administrative areas. This position involves a variety of cleaning tasks, including disinfecting surfaces, handling linens, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. You'll be part of a dedicated team at a top-ranked medical center, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment that values excellence and collaboration, all while making a significant impact on patient care. If you have the physical ability and a commitment to cleanliness, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects all furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Handles soiled linen and remakes beds in patient rooms.
• Performs cleaning in surgical and patient areas.

Skills

Physical ability

Tools

High speed floor buffers

Automated floor scrubbers

Automated carpet shampooers

Hand-operated tools

Small power equipment

Job description

UWMC - Montlake Environmental Services department has multiple opportunities open for full-time, evening shift, HOSPITAL CUSTODIANS!

WORK SCHEDULE: Evening shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Rotating every other weekend.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Under general supervision, the individual in this role will maintain cleanliness and care of facilities in inpatient and non-patient areas and administrative offices as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and disinfects all furniture, fixtures, and equipment according to procedure.
2. Removes and properly handles soiled linen; disinfects and remakes beds in patient rooms; dust and wet mops hard floors with disinfectant.
3. Performs bloodborne pathogen and chemical spill containment and clean-up according to procedure.
4. Strips, cleans, buffs, and applies finish to floors. Uses high speed floor buffers, polishers, and automated floors scrubbers.
5. Performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning of surgical, obstetrical, and invasive procedure rooms including flood mopping and disinfecting according to procedure.
6. Vacuums and spot clean carpets; operates automated carpet shampooers and extractors.
7. Transplant cleans patient and construction areas according to procedures.
8. Cleans interior or easily accessible exterior windows. Takes down and rehangs cubicle curtains.
9. Performs cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance outside of the facility using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, and sweep sidewalks or stairs.
10. Complies with safety policies and procedures and medical center emergency and disaster procedures.
11. Reports the need for repair and/or maintenance of furniture or equipment.
12. Performs related duties as requested by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Physical ability to do required work.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center - Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain