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Elsa Urena

Haverstraw,NY

Summary

Highly reliable custodian with background in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of educational facilities. Skilled in standard cleaning procedures, safety regulations and the proper use of cleaning equipment. Strengths include time management, problem-solving abilities and showing initiative to improve school environments. Demonstrated capability to work independently as well as part of a team, ensuring optimal levels of cleanliness for staff and students alike.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

School Custodian

Clarkstown Central School District
Bardonia , New York
09.2008 - Current
  • Replenished restroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized all classrooms, restrooms, hallways and other common areas in the school.
  • Assisted with special events at the school by setting up tables, chairs and decorations.
  • Assisted with snow removal from sidewalks around the school during winter months.
  • Ensured that proper safety procedures were followed when using hazardous chemicals or operating machinery or equipment.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as fires or spills involving hazardous materials.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.

Hospital Housekeeper

County of Rockland -Dr. Yeager Health Center
Pomona , NY
03.1998 - 12.2015
  • Swept, mopped and waxed floors in patient rooms and public areas of the hospital.
  • Complied with all health regulations concerning sanitation and cleanliness.
  • Participated in mandatory training sessions on new products or processes.
  • Responded promptly to requests from nurses or doctors for special cleaning projects.
  • Sanitized surfaces using chemical cleaners to prevent spread of germs.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, walls and mirrors.
  • Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as floor buffers or steam cleaners.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.

Custodian - Part Time

Jawnio Center
New City, NY
04.2003 - 11.2008
  • Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
  • Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.

Hospital Cleaner - Part Time

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Suffern, NY
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Ensured that all areas were kept clean according to established standards.
  • Kept work area neat and tidy at all times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and other areas within the hospital.
  • Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.

Custodian

Colon Care
Pearl River, NY
01.1994 - 03.1998
  • Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carlos Diaz High School
Dominican Republic
06-1987

Skills

  • Time management
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Janitorial procedures
  • Custodial machine operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Waste management
  • Routine Inspections
  • Clean and sanitize medical equipment of high relevance

Bilingual

  • Speak Spanish and English

Timeline

School Custodian

Clarkstown Central School District
09.2008 - Current

Hospital Cleaner - Part Time

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
03.2007 - 10.2008

Custodian - Part Time

Jawnio Center
04.2003 - 11.2008

Hospital Housekeeper

County of Rockland -Dr. Yeager Health Center
03.1998 - 12.2015

Custodian

Colon Care
01.1994 - 03.1998

High School Diploma -

Carlos Diaz High School

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