Housekeeper ll - Full Time - 3rd Shift

Dayton Children’s - Main Campus is a leading pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care and support to children and their families in the Dayton community. Known for its patient-centered approach, Dayton Children's focuses on innovation, collaboration, and compassionate service in delivering healthcare. The institution maintains a strong commitment to safety, quality, and creating value in all interactions. As a prominent hospital, it offers various roles supporting its mission to improve the health and well-being of its youngest patients. The hospital’s environment fosters a culture of teamwork and ownership, ensuring every staff member contributes positively to the patient experience. The Environmental Services Department at the Main Campus plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the hospital environment, which directly impacts patient outcomes and satisfaction.

The Housekeeper II position within the Environmental Services Main Campus on the 3rd shift is a crucial role centered around maintaining a sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts running from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, including some rotating weekends and holidays. The role is customer service-oriented and involves performing various cleaning duties while in the presence of patients and their families, making it essential to demonstrate professionalism, respect, and excellent communication skills consistently. The Housekeeper II is trained in AIDET techniques (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) to ensure effective and empathetic communication throughout their duties.

Typical responsibilities include making beds, emptying trash, wiping equipment, cleaning furniture, polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning restrooms, laundering hospital linens, and conducting daily inspections and inventory of housekeeping equipment. This position also requires knowledge and competency in the safe handling and disposal of cleaning chemicals to maintain a sterile hospital environment. The Housekeeper II helps uphold hospital values by collaborating effectively with other team members and taking ownership of their duties while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Working in a busy hospital setting requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to the hospital’s core values such as innovation, compassion, and safety. Employees in this role contribute significantly to infection control procedures and play a part in creating a positive experience for patients and families visiting the hospital. This position not only offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team but also provides valuable experience in a healthcare environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Day-to-day work is structured but allows for a dynamic and rewarding experience as part of Dayton Children’s main campus community.