Healthcare Custodian

Description

The Healthcare Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility in accordance with BHDDH standards and infection control policies. This position supports the health, safety, and dignity of patients, residents, and staff by ensuring all areas are properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained to promote a therapeutic and hazard-free environment.

Schedule/Hours:

Full Time / 40 hours

Scheduled hours have some flexibility, but would be one of the following;

• 5:00 am-1:30 pm
• 6:00 am-2:30 pm
• 7:00 am-3:30 pm 

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect, and   maintain patient/resident areas, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common spaces in accordance with BHDDH and Department of Health guidelines.
• Follow established   infection control and safety procedures, including the correct use of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose   of general waste, recyclables, and biohazardous materials safely and in compliance with OSHA and facility standards.
• Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and vacuuming as scheduled.
• Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and toilet tissue.
• Report any safety hazards, spills, maintenance issues, or damaged property promptly to supervisory staff.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing rooms for new admissions and discharges.
• Ensure cleaning carts, equipment, and storage areas are kept clean, organized, and properly secured at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and sensitivity when interacting with patients, residents, and staff.
• Participate in ongoing safety, infection control, and behavioral management training.
• Required to maintain healthy, professional boundaries and interactions with folks in early recovery

Requirements

Environmental/Physical Requirements: 

• Work is performed in a healthcare or residential setting with possible exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and occasionally unpredictable behaviors.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training are provided.
• May require weekend, evening, on-call, or holiday shifts based on facility needs.

Preferred Experience/   Minimum Qualifications:     

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior custodial, janitorial, or environmental services experience, preferably in a healthcare, behavioral health, or residential care environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting procedures, infection control, and safe chemical handling.
• Ability to work respectfully and safely around individuals with behavioral health and/or developmental disabilities.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Must comply with all BHDDH health, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Required to maintain healthy, professional boundaries and interactions with folks in early recovery.