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MEDSTAR HEALTH

Custodial Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.23
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training opportunities
Employee Discounts

Job Description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional medical services and patient care in a compassionate environment. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and dedication to excellence, the hospital serves the Washington, D.C. community and surrounding regions. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and meets high standards set by the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The hospital strives to maintain a healing and supportive atmosphere for patients, families, visitors, and staff through a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

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Job Requirements

  • Completion of 10th grade
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning tasks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
  • Willingness to follow all hospital policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of 10th grade
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Prior work experience not required

Job Duties

  • Perform various housekeeping and heavy-duty cleaning throughout all hospital buildings and surrounding areas
  • Maintain a pleasant and cooperative service attitude towards patients, families of patients, visitors, medical center staff, co-workers and management at all times
  • Perform a 10 step cleaning process which includes knocking and greeting patient/family, emptying waste, high dusting, sanitizing, spot cleaning, restroom cleaning, dust mopping the floor, inspecting the room, damp mopping the floor and interacting with the patient/family
  • Dust all above shoulder surfaces and ceiling vents/lights
  • Damp wipe all ledges, furnishings, furniture, lights, shelves, light switches, telephones, door knobs, etc
  • Spot clean walls, doors and windows/glass
  • Clean and disinfect bathrooms/restrooms and restock disposable items
  • Dust mop floors using a chemically treated mop
  • Vacuum carpeted floors and upholstery
  • Remove spots from carpet and damp mop floors using prescribed cleaning agents
  • Report maintenance needs in various hospital areas
  • Perform check-out/transfer cleaning including stripping, cleaning and remaking beds
  • Remove all patient supplies and equipment and properly set up rooms
  • Perform Between-Case-Cleaning and Terminal Cleaning in Labor & Delivery and Operating Room
  • Inventory and distribute linen supplies and equipment
  • Wash ceiling surfaces
  • Clean elevators and stairwells
  • Clean parking lots, garages, entrances and sweep sidewalks
  • Wash interior windows
  • Defrost and clean refrigerators

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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