Housekeeper I - Environmental Services

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a hospital housekeeping associate for night shift (6pm–2:30am) to maintain clean patient care areas, offices and public spaces.

You will follow the 10 Step Cleaning Process, use PPE correctly, and work with staff to resolve maintenance issues while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Proficiency with the 10 Step Cleaning Process.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Positive customer service and teamwork.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service patient care areas, offices, lobbies, bathrooms or other areas as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of 10 Step Cleaning Process and chemical use.
• Coordinate with management to address and resolve facility issues.
• Practice proper Infection Control with cleaning procedures and PPE.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and carts in clean, orderly condition.
• Adhere to department standards as shown by quality inspections and feedback.

Skills

English Proficiency

10 Step Cleaning

Infection Control

PPE Knowledge

Teamwork

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 OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient EquipmentCONTINUOUSLY: 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"