Custodian

JUNIPER HEALTH INC•Jackson, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian creates clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying surroundings for patients and employees at Juniper Health locations, including medical, dental, and administration facilities. The role supports the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model so patients of all ages receive comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care. The employee must maintain confidentiality at all times. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week evening-shift position. Occasional weekend hours, extended hours, and travel to Juniper Health sites or external meetings and trainings may be required. Work is typically performed in a clinical and/or outdoor setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Zero to two years of experience in a medical field or a related/customer service area.
Excellent communication skills and accuracy.
Ability to communicate, operate equipment, observe details at close range, and work in stationary or moving positions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work during regular business hours; extended hours and weekend work may be required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer operating skills and computer data-entry skills.
Knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Maintain facilities in sanitary and infection-free condition by cleaning and replacing equipment and furnishings.
Dispose of trash, bio waste, and other disposable materials in appropriate, organized containers daily, following bio-waste procedures.
Operate cleaning equipment, including vacuums, buffers, and polishers.
Wet mop floors throughout the facility daily; clean front entrance doors and windows daily; and clean sinks, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
Wax floors at applicable facilities as assigned and buff floors weekly at applicable facilities.
Dust clinic areas and move furniture and equipment as needed.
Provide a blood spill kit for areas as needed.
Keep parking lots free of garbage and debris as needed.
Maintain a written log of duties for each shift.
Identify and report safety issues to the Maintenance Supervisor, and complete maintenance request forms for identified needs or safety issues.
Maintain confidentiality of client-specific information and data in accordance with professional practice norms.
Track janitorial supply inventory and notify the Clinic Manager of items needing to be ordered at least one week in advance; stock supplies and keep the janitorial closet neat and orderly.
Ensure patient examination rooms are clean, stocked, and functioning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to Juniper Health sites and/or external meetings and trainings when required.