Dawayne Young
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized Cleaner successful at providing efficient and quality cleaning services. Offering dedicated work history and success in fostering long-term relationships.
Detail-oriented environmental services worker skilled at providing professional cleaning services to clients, maintaining equipment and implementing new cleaning procedures. Works autonomously with strong time management skills. Demonstrates dedication to customer satisfaction, reliability, and taking pride in job well done.
Efficient Cleaner recognized for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly with precision. Specialize in sanitization, waste disposal, and space organization, ensuring clean and welcoming environments. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, employing these soft skills to meet and exceed workplace standards consistently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
GMP Cleaner
Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK
Conshohocken, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Provided assistance with laundry services when needed.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Custodial Worker
Delmarva Temporary Staffing, Inc, Delaware State University
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Collected trash and emptied receptacles and recycling containers.
- Helped maintain a welcoming appearance in outdoor spaces by picking up litter, sweeping walkways, and tending to landscaping needs as needed.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff members to complete large-scale projects in a timely manner.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Penn Medicine
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by maintaining clean, orderly, and welcoming environments throughout the facility.
Environmental Services
Phoenixville Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Improved efficiency in cleaning tasks by optimizing schedules and workloads for environmental services team members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, staying current on industry trends and best practices for environmental services professionals.
- Evaluated overall performance of environmental services operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed to ensure continued success in maintaining a clean and safe facility environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff while performing routine duties as an Environmental Services Assistant.
Street Sweeper
Center City District
Philadelphia , PA
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Drove sweeping vehicle to clean streets of debris, trash and other contaminants.
- Enhanced cleanliness by sweeping and maintaining various indoor and outdoor areas.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with facility visitors during daily duties as a sweeper.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Patient Care Technician
Brandywine Senior Living
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Participated in emergency drills, enhancing preparedness for patient transport under critical conditions.
- Streamlined transport request processing, facilitating quicker responses to patient needs.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Transporter
Mercy Surburban Hospital
02.2006 - 06.2010
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Willow Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 01.2008
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining clean and well-stocked rooms in a timely manner.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies, and requested guest supplies.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High
18th Huntington Park06.1998
Skills
Stripping & waxinging floors
- Chemical handling
- Equipment operation
- Cleaning protocols
- Team collaboration
- Health regulations
- Cleaning techniques
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Disinfection practices
- Hazardous material handling
- Commercial and residential cleaning
- Waste management
- Odor control methods
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Housekeeping
- Floor care expertise
- Health and safety compliance
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Floor waxing
- Proper chemical handling
Timeline
GMP Cleaner
Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK
01.2025 - Current
Custodial Worker
Delmarva Temporary Staffing, Inc, Delaware State University
08.2024 - 11.2024
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Penn Medicine
04.2023 - 07.2024
Environmental Services
Phoenixville Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Street Sweeper
Center City District
05.2021 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician
Brandywine Senior Living
02.2014 - 12.2017
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Willow Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 01.2008
Transporter
Mercy Surburban Hospital
02.2006 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High