Housekeeper - 1st Shift

St. Julie; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Cincinnati is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to join our team. This 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), full-time role focuses on creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our Sisters, contributing to their dignity and quality of life each day.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a faith-based healthcare setting. Benefits and a supportive, mission-driven team accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience preferred (healthcare setting a plus)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. and stand for long periods
• Reliable and punctual
• Commitment to maintaining resident privacy and dignity
• Must be able to pass background checks per state regulations

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
• Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area via a cleaning cart.
• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
• Reports on mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director of Housekeeping.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.
• Removes soiled linens, towels, beddings.
• Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine.

Skills

Experience in housekeeping

Healthcare setting a plus

Reliable and punctual

Lifts up to 25 lbs

Job description

Description

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is a long-term care residence for Sisters who have dedicated their lives to serving God. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our Sisters in a faith-based environment. Our mission is to extend God’s goodness through service.

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Housekeeper to join our team in our 80-bed, five-star facility. In this role, you will help create a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our Sisters. Your work directly contributes to their dignity, well-being, and quality of life each day. Here, housekeeping is more than cleaning — it is an important part of caring for our Sisters. If you take pride in your work, pay attention to detail, and enjoy making a positive difference for others, we encourage you to apply.

1st Shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Full-time – 40 hours/week

• Monday – Friday
• Weekend rotation every fifth weekend

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated clothes and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment.
• Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area via a cleaning cart.
• Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.
• Reports on mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director of Housekeeping.
• Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.
• Removes soiled linens, towels, beddings.
• Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience preferred (healthcare setting a plus)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. and stand for long periods
• Reliable and punctual
• Commitment to maintaining resident privacy and dignity
• Must be able to pass background checks per state regulations

Why Work for Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

• Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays and double time for holidays worked
• Generous Paid Time Off Bank
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Annual Performance Reviews with cost-of-living consideration
• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of our Sisters
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Access to emergency financial assistance for qualifying hardships