Housekeeper 1-1

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate for 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with rotating weekends and holidays to ensure a clean, safe environment for patients, families and staff.

You will clean patient care areas, offices, lobbies and restrooms, follow the 10 Step Cleaning Process, apply PPE correctly, and coordinate with management on issues. Education: high school diploma or equivalent; prior housekeeping experience preferred; English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Proficient in the 10 Step Cleaning Process.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services patient care areas, offices, lobbies, bathrooms or other areas as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of 10 Step Cleaning Process and appropriate chemical use to meet department standards.
• Performs routine cleaning and coordinates with management to address and resolve facility maintenance, service issues and other concerns.
• Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures. Maintains proper use and knowledge of PPE and door precautions.
• Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean, orderly and good working condition.
• Maintains department’s standards of practice as evidenced by quality control inspections and customer feedback.

Skills

English proficiency

Cleaning process

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview:

Schedule: 2nd Shift Positions. These would be 3pm-11:30pm with a Rotating Weekend and Holiday schedule.

Job Description Summary:

Provides high levels of cleanliness, quality, and service to patients, families and customers.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Cleans and services patient care areas, offices, lobbies, bathrooms or other areas as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of 10 Step Cleaning Process and appropriate chemical use to meet department standards.
• Performs routine cleaning and coordinates with management to address and resolve facility maintenance, service issues and other concerns.
• Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures. Maintains proper use and knowledge of PPE and door precautions.
• Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean, orderly and good working condition.
• Maintains department’s standards of practice as evidenced by quality control inspections and customer feedback.

Education Requirement:

High School graduate or equivalent, required.

Skills:

• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in the 10 Step Cleaning Process.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Displays positive customer service skills and promotes a team atmosphere.

Experience:

Previous housekeeping experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”