A little song to start the week off

Janitor’s Song

(Sung to the tune of "I know an old lady who swallowed a fly")

Lyrics by Wayne and Laurel Johnson

I know an ol’ lady

Who cleans at night.

With all her might,

She cleans at night.

But that’s all right!

I know an ol’ lady

Who earns her pay.

That’s the way,

She earns her pay.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

To earn her pay

She cleans at night.

With all her might,

She cleans at night.

But that’s all right!

I know an ol’ lady

Who scrubs the bowl.

O what a toll,

To scrub the bowl.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She scrubs the bowl

To earn her pay.

To earn her pay

She cleans at night.

With all her might,

She cleans at night.

But that’s all right!

I know an ol’ lady

Who wipes the glass.

With a single pass,

She wipes the glass.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She wipes the glass

Then scrubs the bowl.

She scrubs the bowl

To earn her pay.

To earn her pay

She cleans at night……..

I know an ol’ lady

Who cleans the sink.

Quick as a wink,

She cleans the sink.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She cleans the sink

Then wipes the glass.

She wipes the glass

Then scrubs the bowl.

She scrubs the bowl

To earn her pay……….

I know an ol’ lady

Who mops the floor,

Such a bore,

To mop the floor.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She mops the floor

Then cleans the sink.

She cleans the sink

Then wipes the glass…….

I know an ol’ lady

Who washes the wall,

Frame and stall,

She washes the wall.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She washes the wall

Then mops the floor.

She mops the floor

Then cleans the sink…..

I know an ol’ lady

Who checks the drain.

What a pain,

To check the drain.

But that’s all right!

Chorus:

She checks the drain

Then washes the wall.

She washes the wall

Then mops the floor……

With over 27 years in Healthcare Environmental Services (ES), I lead with a belief that attitude drives outcomes. As a Regional Director at MultiCare Health System, I oversee multi-site ES operations with a focus on people-first leadership, infection control, and operational excellence. I champion a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) not as a slogan, but as a leadership principle. I believe positivity is contagious, and as a leader, I set the tone. Through consistent, uplifting communication, I create environments where ES teams feel empowered to be helpful, proactive, and proud of their impact. For me, development is a choice, and I invest in training, huddles, and coaching that energize teams, helping them thrive in their current roles and grow toward what’s next. My approach to high standards isn't theoretical, it's practical. Just like we notice when a hotel room is clean and fresh, patients and families immediately sense a space that’s been cared for. Through standardized protocols, team accountability, and a shared mission, I help create clean, safe, and healing environments that directly enhance patient experience and staff well-being. It's a privilege to lead teams that play such a vital role in the patient journey, and to help elevate the perception and performance of ES professionals across our system.

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