Standard precautions (SP) are safety practices you observe with every single person who uses your facility because not all the sick people are in hospitals or stay home with the “sniffles”. For your personal protection, treat every situation as though it was potentially infectious to you or your family. Remember: Because disinfectants are classified as…
“Germs” is not a scientific term, but they are better understood as bacteria, viruses, or fungi because these are living organisms. “Germs” is therefore a broad term we all use to refer to these microscopic organisms that can infect humans and animals. The more proper term for these bad germs would be “pathogenic organisms.” A…
People can carry MRSA and not have any symptoms. These “carriers” can also transmit the bacteria to other people. School is in session this week and we all need to be vigilant in our efforts. MRSA can be easily spread through skin-to-skin contact and by touching contaminated items. Therefore, it is crucial to take measures…
The Academy of Cleaning Excellence held another professional development class yesterday. “How to clean, polish and refinish resilient floor surfaces. Students reviewed with the instructor the reason we take care of floors, and it is not for Appearance. You’ll have to come to class to learn the real reason. Everyone got a chance to…
C=COMMUNICATION U=UTILIZE RESOURCES S=SERVICE TO OTHERS T=TAKE OWNERSHIP O=OPTIMISTIC D=DETERMINED I=INTEGRITY A=ANALYZE N=NURTURING
Custodians have many opportunities to be nurturing to all types of people. From children to adults, everyone needs something in a school setting. To be a custodian who is nurturing you simply perform random acts of kindness when you see the opportunity to do so. Many times, people who are considered a nurturing person are…
Custodians with strong moral principles will likely be of the mindset of doing the right thing even when nobody’s looking. People in a team respond better to a person of integrity because you can count on them. Even in failure they find a way to do and say the right things. They don’t blame others…
There are many things that custodians should analyze. How to react in all types of situations is just one of them. Consider all outcomes before moving forward with what you feel is the best way to approach something. The key to analyzing any cleaning is to minimize the number of trips or steps you take…
A determined custodian will usually have either a really clean area or school. They are always looking to grow, learn and do what’s right for kids. In general, a person who is determined doesn’t make excuses and figures out a way to be successful. Custodians who are determined have the ability to make their careers…
I have worked with and for so many custodians that are pessimistic. It’s been my experience that a lot of them tend to sometimes show a lack of hope and can seem to expect bad things to happen. It goes right to the negative with them! After all, the core of a great attitude begins…
