Hospital Cleaning & Sanitation Specialist

Purpose of Position Perform a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain all inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, furniture, public and other assigned areas of the hospital in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, in accordance with all operating procedures, infection control and safety policies. Displays proper conduct when dealing with patients, visitors and all hospital staff. Description Cleans/Terminal Cleans/Sanitize assigned areas in accordance with operating procedures using proper equipment, chemicals and supplies. Prepares patient rooms for occupancy, per operating procedures and inputs into approved room ready notification system. Maintains all equipment and closets used to perform the job in a clean and orderly condition. Clean all equipment at the end of the shift. Performs specialized cleaning procedures in accordance with operating procedures (e.g., CCU procedure room, nurseries, isolation rooms). Maintains cleanliness of the environment, cleaning kitchen area, medication rooms, employee bathrooms, janitor closet, refrigerators, microwave, etc., all clinical equipment on unit, wheelchairs, stretchers, scales, bedside tables, IV poles, etc. Reports problems with equipment to the charge nurse. Sets up meetings and functions/supply appropriate A/V equipment. Sprays, buffs or high‑speed burns tile floors. Spot cleans carpets; buffs carpets in corridors and rooms; moves cleaning equipment, supplies within or between hospital buildings; moves furniture as requested. Performs all duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision. Removes general trash, medical waste, soiled/used linen from work area and places in specified bags and/or containers. Transports to assigned disposal area. Handles cleaning chemicals and solutions per product labeling and departmental procedures. Utilizes housekeeping equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as per training, signage and product labels. Adheres to safety regulations as per departmental training (e.g., wet floor signs, caution tape, electrical cords laid along wall). Participates in in‑service educational programs and staff meetings. Performs other work related duties as requested/directed. Qualifications Ability to communicate in English to understand and respond to basic verbal and written English language instruction. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position as outlined. Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 3 months of new position for positions in the In‑Patient Psych Unit. Position requires a person with a positive attitude who is pleasant, cooperative, committed to the team approach and displays a professional demeanor with patients, families, physicians and fellow workers. Schedule Details Temp May Become Permanent, 24 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, Mon‑Fri, 8a‑4p, Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday. Organization Cape Cod Hospital Primary Location Massachusetts‑Hyannis Compensation Hiring Pay Range: $15.92 – $28.40 per hour. Compensation will consider work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape Cod Healthcare Inc