Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a hospital housekeeping professional to perform a variety of routine duties across affiliated hospitals and clinics in the Portland area. You will follow established cleaning procedures and infection control protocols to maintain hygiene and safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires standing and walking most of the shift, lifting up to 35 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally, and the ability to push carts up to 350 lbs.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and similar equipment; replenish supplies of soap, towels and other disposables.
• Strip, wash and make beds per discharge procedures; collect soiled linen and transport to storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays; move furniture and dispose trash and infectious waste.
• Clean mirrors, vents, light fixtures, cabinets and baseboards; vacuum carpets and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets; refinish tile floors; steam clean beds and stretchers.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions to supervisor.
• Return unused supplies and clean carts/equipment at end of shift.
• Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions.

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

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

• Please reference SEIU Contract article 10.16 Replacement pool for geographical location. For this position it would be East and Central Portland Metro.