Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking a dedicated housekeeping worker to perform a variety of duties across hospitals, clinics and patient areas, following established procedures.

The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, linen handling, waste disposal and assisting with infection control and safety. You must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds frequently, with heavier lifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas by washing furnishings, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Sanitize and polish fixtures; replenish soap, towels and dispensable items.
• Strip, wash and make beds, and collect soiled linen and transport to storage.
• Empty trash, arrange furniture, and dispose of waste per procedures.
• Follow infection control protocols and report safety issues.

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.