As a Medical Cleaning Specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in healthcare facilities. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, following stringent infection control protocols to create a safe, sterile environment for patients and staff. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in a healthcare setting while contributing to patient safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Be involved in every step of the cleaning process, from initial cleaning to final disinfection, ensuring healthcare spaces are sanitized to meet safety and health standards.
Work with medical staff to understand specific cleaning needs and address them promptly to minimize infection risks.
Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out to the highest standards, following protocols and meeting healthcare regulations.
Accurately estimate the time and effort required for cleaning various healthcare areas during scheduling sessions.
Create, update, and maintain cleaning logs, checklists, and reports to document cleaning tasks and disinfection protocols.
Follow and implement infection control procedures to minimize cross-contamination and properly handle medical waste.
Regularly assess cleanliness levels and adjust cleaning schedules as needed to maintain hygiene standards.
Carry out specialized cleaning for high-risk areas like operating rooms, laboratories, and patient rooms.
Ensure all cleaning activities comply with established health and safety protocols, protecting staff and patients.
Communicate issues or concerns to supervisors and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve cleaning procedures.
Skill & Experience
You have at least 2 years of experience in cleaning or janitorial services, preferably in a healthcare or medical environment.
You are familiar with infection control protocols and health and safety regulations, ensuring that cleaning tasks meet the required healthcare standards.
You have experience using hospital-grade disinfectants and cleaning equipment.
You are comfortable working in high-risk environments, including operating rooms, patient rooms, and medical laboratories.
You have worked in an environment with strict sanitation and cleanliness requirements, understanding the importance of following protocols for patient safety.