Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Miamisburg
- Serving the residents of Warren, Butler, and Southern Montgomery counties for over 40 years.
- Kettering Health Miamisburg, formerly Sycamore Medical Center, is a full-service hospital located minutes west of the Dayton Mall on Miamisburg-Centerville Road off I-75 in Miamisburg, Ohio.
- The cornerstone services for KH Miamisburg have been Bariatric surgeries and Orthopedic care.
- Expanded services include emergency care, sleep center, mammography, breast MRI, cardiac catheterization lab, wound center, and DEXA scanning.
- 142 bed facility
- Awarded with 100 Top Hospital by IBM Watson Health for the 10th time in 2019.
- In 2020, KH Miamisburg received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- KH Miamisburg received several awards from Healthgrades:
- Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019)
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award (2020)
- Joint Replacement Excellence Award (2020)
Responsibilities & Requirements
Job Summary:
Directs and oversees operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. Coordinates the tasks of the subordinate Coordinator staff. Ensures staff training complies with HFAP, OSHA, AORN, and ODH guidelines. Schedules staff to meet facility needs within budget constraints. Acts as the administrative liaison in the absence of the Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular inventory of housekeeping supplies and order them, keeping costs in line with budget.
- Communicate with other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities.
- May serve on facility-wide committees.
- Establish and review standards and work procedures for housekeeping staff annually.
- Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the facility; recommend repairs and furnishings.
- Provide monthly reports on progress, plans, and staff training.
- Conduct staff meetings and coordinate activities with other departments.
- Maintain facility goals related to patient survey processes.
- Interview, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of housekeeping staff per HR standards.
- Orient, train, and supervise housekeeping staff.
- Plan work schedules, areas, and duties to ensure adequate service.
- Manage outside services related to housekeeping (e.g., pest control, waste management).
- Supervise relocation and storage of furnishings and equipment to improve sanitation and appearance.
Job Skills:
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Organizational skills in a changing environment.
- Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership qualities.
- Knowledge of service agreements and office procedures.
- Political savvy and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Windows Office applications.
- Progressive experience in healthcare housekeeping and facility maintenance.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Regularly standing, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasionally walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, talking, or hearing; frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: Typical healthcare facility environment; accommodations available for disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Additional certifications or degrees (e.g., IHEA, AHE, Associates) preferred.