AIDE, HOUSEKEEPING

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Portland, OR is seeking an entry-level Hospital/Healthcare Housekeeper for evening shifts. You will clean patient areas, sanitize equipment, and assist with linen and waste removal to maintain a safe, sterile environment across hospitals and clinics onsite.

Responsibilities include following infection-control protocols, reporting safety issues, and supporting daily housekeeping operations as part of the Nicolai Service Center team.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Able to understand oral and written communication.
• Able to lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and push carts up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas with cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent spread of disease.
• Sanitize sinks, mirrors, tubs, and replenish soap and towels.
• Strip, wash and make beds per discharge procedures; transport soiled linen.
• Empty waste and dispose of trash and infectious waste; move furniture as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and report safety issues.
• Identify safety issues to supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Oral & written communication

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.

Primary Location

Oregon, Portland, Glisan Dental Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Evening

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

06:00 PM

Working Hours End

02:30 AM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

W06|SEIU|Local 49

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Nicolai Service Center - Plant Ops-Dvsn Env Svcs - 1008

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.

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.