Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Aide, Housekeeping to perform cleaning duties across hospitals and clinics under supervision. You will follow established procedures, maintain infection control, and ensure safe, sanitary environments.

Applicants should have housekeeping experience in healthcare settings, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand for long periods, and understand oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental hygiene/housekeeping.
• Ability to understand oral and written communication.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and equipment; replenish supplies.
• Make beds and collect soiled linen; transport to storage.
• Empty waste baskets and arrange furniture; dispose of trash and infectious waste.
• Clean bathrooms, vacuum, dust, and maintain cleanliness of fixtures and vents.
• Report mechanical failures and safety issues to supervisor.
• Return unused supplies and clean carts at end of shift.

Skills

Housekeeping

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:

Experience

• 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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Aide, Housekeeping

LOCATION: Eugene, Oregon

REQNUMBER: 1456287

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.