Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is hiring for an entry level Environmental Services position in Eugene, OR. The role involves cleaning hospitals and clinics, maintaining infection control practices, and handling linen and waste according to procedures.

Applicants should have housekeeping experience, be able to lift up to 35 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally, and push carts up to 350 lbs. The schedule is call-in/on-call with varied hours at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.
• Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and replenish supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items.
• Strip, wash and make beds per discharge procedures; collect soiled linen and transport to storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays; dispose of trash and infectious waste; move furniture and supplies.
• Clean mirrors, fixtures, vents, lights, cabinets, baseboards and corners; vacuum carpets and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets; refinish tile floors; steam clean beds, stretchers and gurnnies and other rolling-stock equipment.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions observed.
• Return unused supplies, leave soiled linen and trash in designated areas and clean carts and equipment.
• Follow established infection control protocol and universal precautions.
• Identify safety issues and report them to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in the various hospitals, clinics and houses, following routine or established procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent spread of disease.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and similar equipment. Replenish supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items.
• Strip, wash and make beds in prescribed manner following correct discharge procedures. Collect soiled linen and transport to appropriate storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays and arrange furniture in an orderly manner. Collect trash and infectious waste and dispose properly. Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous related items.
• Clean mirrors, ledges, vents, light fixtures, fire extinguisher, cabinets, baseboards, bathroom fixtures and corners. Vacuum carpets and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets. Refinish tile floors. Steam clean beds, stretchers and gurnnies, and other rolling-stock equipment as assigned.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions as observed.
• At the end of shift, return unused supplies to utility rooms, leave soiled linen and trash in designated areas and clean cart and equipment.
• Follow established infection control protocol in terms of observing universal precautions and isolation cleaning procedures.
• Identify safety issues and report them as soon as possible to their immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) exp.

Education

N/A

License, Certification, Registration

N/A

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to understand oral & written communication.
• Able to stand and walk majority of shift, and ability to lift, bend, reach and twist repetitively.
• Able to lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and push carts weighing up to 350 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience.

Notes

• Locations: Eugene Chase Gardens, Valley River Dental

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

Oregon,Eugene,Eugene Chase Garden Medical Offices

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 12:00 PM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W06|SEIU|Local 49

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Skyline Medical Offices - Environmental Svcs - 1008

Pay Range

$24.31 - $29.62 / hour

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Authorized States Policy

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.