Housekeepers 3rd Shift

Aerotek is a leading staffing and recruiting company specializing in connecting job seekers with career opportunities across various industries in North America. Established in 1983, Aerotek has grown to represent over 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers each year, partnering with more than 14,000 employers to meet dynamic labor market demands. With a team of over 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices, Aerotek is committed to helping individuals find meaningful and rewarding work that aligns with their skills, experience, and career goals. The company fosters a people-first culture and offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Aerotek presents itself as a supportive employer with a wide network spanning industries such as construction, manufacturing, maintenance, and health care support services.

This position is for a Housekeeper on the 3rd shift at a large hospital facility in Washington, DC. The Housekeeper will work during the overnight hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., playing a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment essential for patient care and hospital operations. The role is contract-to-hire, offering the potential for permanent employment based on attendance, performance, and attitude. The hourly pay rate for this role is $17.50. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive housekeeping services throughout the hospital, including patient rooms, discharge areas, hallways, bathrooms, and administrative offices. Duties include changing linens, making beds, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing high-touch surfaces, and disposing of waste in compliance with infection control standards and hospital policies. The role demands attention to detail, a commitment to cleanliness, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints, especially cleaning each room within 30 to 45 minutes.

Working in a hospital setting requires the housekeeper to be comfortable with exposure to medical equipment and various odors associated with healthcare environments. Effective communication skills and a customer-service orientation are essential, as the housekeeper will interact with patients, visitors, and hospital staff, always maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor. Physical stamina is important due to the requirement for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and use of cleaning equipment. The role also requires flexibility to respond to changing priorities and support the housekeeping team to achieve the hospital’s high standards for sanitation and safety.

Aerotek supports its contract employees with a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness coverage, accident and hospital insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions, life insurance options, disability coverage, health spending accounts (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance programs, and paid time off such as vacation and sick leave. The role is fully onsite in Washington, DC, emphasizing teamwork in a dynamic hospital environment. Overall, this position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking gainful employment in healthcare housekeeping with the potential to establish a lasting career in a respected hospital facility.