Hospital Custodian
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that maintains a safe and clean medical environment through hospital cleaning, transportation, and environmental maintenance.
Description
Hospital custodians perform cleaning of wards and treatment areas, garbage collection during corridor and stair patrols, linen changes such as sheets and towels, transportation of medical equipment and supplies, and disinfection tasks. They play an important role in infection control in medical settings and are required to maintain a clean and safe environment. Teamwork and flexible responsiveness are necessary, along with shift work including early mornings and nights, and handling sudden tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to an aging society and the increasing importance of infection control measures. While automation and robotics are advancing, human care and flexible responsiveness will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Night shifts available / Part-time available / Regular employee promotion / Shift work
Career Path
Hospital Custodian (Junior) → Custodian Leader/Supervisor → Cleaning Manager → Facility Management Staff → Building Maintenance Staff
Required Skills
Cleaning Tool Operation / Disinfectant Handling / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Transportation Assistance
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Communication Skills / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for thorough cleaning to maintain hygiene and prevent infections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required due to long hours of standing work and transportation tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex analysis is minimal as it follows standard work procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not required as work is mainly based on manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management or calculation tasks rarely occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Cleaning Technician
- Cleaning Operations Supervisor
Aliases
- Hospital Cleaner
- Hospital Porter
Related Jobs
- Building Maintenance Staff
- Hospital Cleaner
- Hospital Porter
- Medical Clerk