Housekeeper - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Dayton Children's - South Campus is a leading pediatric healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and support to children and their families. Recognized for its commitment to excellence and patient-centered services, Dayton Children's offers a compassionate environment where young patients receive comprehensive treatment from a team of skilled professionals. The South Campus location continues this tradition by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment essential for the health and well-being of children undergoing medical care. This facility is an integral part of the community, focused not only on medical treatment but also on creating a supportive atmosphere for families during challenging times. The Environmental Services Department at Dayton Children's - South Campus plays a critical role in maintaining the hospital's high standards of cleanliness and safety. We are currently seeking a dedicated and hardworking Housekeeper to join our team on the 2nd shift, which runs from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, including rotating weekends and holidays. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. The Housekeeper is primarily responsible for terminal cleaning of patient rooms immediately after discharge, which is crucial for preventing hospital-acquired infections and ensuring a safe environment for incoming patients. In addition to patient rooms, the role involves cleaning nursing units, surgical areas, offices, laboratories, waiting areas, and public restrooms, thereby supporting the overall functionality and hygiene standards of the hospital. The Housekeeper’s daily tasks are varied and essential, including making beds, emptying trash bins, wiping down medical and office equipment, cleaning furniture, polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, and laundering hospital linens. Each of these duties contributes to the hospital’s mission to create a sterile and pleasant environment for both patients and staff. Furthermore, this position includes the responsibility of performing regular inspections and maintaining inventory of cleaning equipment, ensuring that all tools are safe, operational, and readily available. Training is a key component of this role, as the Housekeeper will receive specialized instruction on the use of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols to handle them properly. Competency in these areas guarantees the correct usage, disposal, and adherence to safety measures necessary to uphold the hospital’s strict standards for infection control and workplace safety. This training underscores Dayton Children’s commitment to sustaining a clean and secure environment vital for pediatric care. This position offers a meaningful opportunity for individuals who take pride in contributing directly to the health outcomes of children by maintaining a hygienic and safe medical environment. By joining Dayton Children’s Environmental Services Team, the Housekeeper becomes a vital part of a larger healthcare system dedicated to excellence, compassion, and community health improvement. The role demands attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive attitude to meet the hospital’s rigorous cleaning protocols and service standards, making this a rewarding job for motivated candidates seeking stable employment with an established healthcare provider.

• GED or high school diploma
• ability to work 40 hours per week
• availability to work 2nd shift including weekends and holidays
• ability to perform physical tasks associated with cleaning duties
• willingness to undergo training on cleaning chemicals and safety
• ability to follow detailed instructions