Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.30 - $30.33
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Seattle Children’s is a nationally recognized pediatric medical center dedicated to providing superior healthcare to children across Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Founded over a century ago, this institution remains committed to delivering compassionate care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Seattle Children’s is consistently ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, highlighted for excellence in multiple specialty areas. Known as the leading pediatric hospital in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Children’s serves as an academic and research hub driving new discoveries in pediatric medicine. The organization emphasizes core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, collaboration, equity, and innovation which shape the culture and approach to patient care.
The Housekeeper position on the Environmental Services Team at Seattle Children’s is a full-time role instrumental in maintaining the hospital's cleanliness and infection control standards. This role specifically focuses on cleaning patient exam rooms, inpatient rooms, surgery areas, utilities, and general hospital environments. The housekeeper is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use of cleaning equipment, chemical agents, and infection prevention techniques to uphold the highest standards of environmental quality. Effective communication skills in English are required to ensure proper coordination and adherence to protocols.
Housekeepers play a vital role in ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining impeccable cleanliness. They must competently handle and dispose of medical and hazardous waste in compliance with safety standards. The position involves working different shifts, including day, evening, and night shifts, and requires alternating weekends to provide consistent coverage. Seattle Children’s values the contributions of its Environmental Services team in supporting the hospital’s mission to provide hope, care, and cure to children and their families.
This role offers a competitive wage ranging from $21.30 to $30.33 per hour based on experience, skills, and equity considerations. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement among other perks. Seattle Children’s is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion across its workforce, ensuring a supportive and respectful work environment for all employees. The organization’s Magnet designation underscores its commitment to high standards and professional development, making it a great place to build a career in healthcare services.
The Housekeeper position on the Environmental Services Team at Seattle Children’s is a full-time role instrumental in maintaining the hospital's cleanliness and infection control standards. This role specifically focuses on cleaning patient exam rooms, inpatient rooms, surgery areas, utilities, and general hospital environments. The housekeeper is responsible for demonstrating proficiency in the use of cleaning equipment, chemical agents, and infection prevention techniques to uphold the highest standards of environmental quality. Effective communication skills in English are required to ensure proper coordination and adherence to protocols.
Housekeepers play a vital role in ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining impeccable cleanliness. They must competently handle and dispose of medical and hazardous waste in compliance with safety standards. The position involves working different shifts, including day, evening, and night shifts, and requires alternating weekends to provide consistent coverage. Seattle Children’s values the contributions of its Environmental Services team in supporting the hospital’s mission to provide hope, care, and cure to children and their families.
This role offers a competitive wage ranging from $21.30 to $30.33 per hour based on experience, skills, and equity considerations. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement among other perks. Seattle Children’s is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion across its workforce, ensuring a supportive and respectful work environment for all employees. The organization’s Magnet designation underscores its commitment to high standards and professional development, making it a great place to build a career in healthcare services.
Job Requirements
- ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
- demonstration of this ability is required
- high school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
- one year previous institutional cleaning experience preferred
- one year customer service experience preferred
- vocational training and certificate preferred
Job Qualifications
- ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
- high school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
- one year previous institutional cleaning experience preferably in hospital or hospitality environment preferred
- one year customer service experience preferred
- vocational training and certificate preferred
Job Duties
- perform housekeeping and related activities with focus on patient exam and inpatient rooms, surgery, utilities, and general environment
- demonstrate proficiency in basic cleaning skills used in patient, staff, office, clinic, or visitor areas
- demonstrate knowledge and skill in safe use of chemicals, equipment, cleaning techniques, and infection control methods
- demonstrate ability to speak, write, and understand English
- competently handle and remove medical and hazardous waste
- maintain hospital environment at highest level of cleanliness from appearance and infection control standpoint
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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