Housekeeper I - Environmental Services

nationwidechildrens; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a diligent Environmental Services team member to maintain cleanliness and high-quality service across patient care areas, lobbies and offices. This role emphasizes adherence to the 10 Step Cleaning Process, proper chemical handling, and strong teamwork to support a safe, welcoming environment.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, English proficiency and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the 10 Step Cleaning Process and chemical use per standards.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively.
• Positive customer service and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, offices, lobbies, bathrooms and other assigned spaces.
• Follows the 10 Step Cleaning Process and uses chemicals safely per department standards.
• Performs routine cleaning and coordinates with management to resolve facility issues.
• Applies infection control practices and PPE usage.
• Maintains cleanliness of closets, carts and equipment; supports quality control and responds to feedback.

Skills

English proficiency

Cleaning standards

Communication skills

Multitasking

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

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

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"