Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks an entry-level Environmental Services associate to perform housekeeping duties across hospitals and clinics, cleaning areas with disinfectants and preparing rooms for patient care.

You must be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift up to 60 pounds, push carts up to 350 pounds, and follow infection-control protocols. Work is onsite with a variable schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic housekeeping experience in environmental hygiene.
• Must be able to understand oral & written communication.
• Able to lift 60 pounds occasionally and push carts up to 350 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk majority of shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and similar equipment; replenish supplies.
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect soiled linen and transport to storage.
• Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous items; collect trash and infectious waste.
• Report mechanical failures and safety issues to supervisor.
• Follow infection control protocols and observe universal precautions.

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.

• 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.

Experience

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Variable

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

Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM

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: Westside Medical Cntr - Environmental Svcs - 1001

Pay Range: $23.15 - $28.21 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

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