Housekeeper I - Environmental Services

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to maintain cleanliness and high-quality service in patient care areas and facilities.

Role emphasizes adherence to the 10 Step Cleaning Process, infection control practices, and teamwork with a focus on patient families and staff satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the 10 Step Cleaning Process.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Positive customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services patient care areas, offices, lobbies, bathrooms or other areas as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the 10 Step Cleaning Process and chemical use.
• Coordinates with management to address and resolve maintenance issues.
• Practices infection control in cleaning procedures.
• Maintains PPE knowledge and door precautions.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and carts in good condition.
• Meets department quality standards and customer feedback.

Skills

English language

Cleaning process knowledge

Communication

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

6pm - 2:30am, weekdays + rotating weekends & holidays.

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

General Note

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.