AIDE, HOUSEKEEPING

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a dedicated housekeeping aide to perform duties across hospitals and clinics under supervision, following established procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning areas with approved solutions, sanitizing fixtures, handling waste, transporting linen, reporting safety issues, and adhering to infection control protocols. Must be able to stand/walk most of the shift and lift up to 35 lbs frequently.

Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping (environmental hygiene) is required.
• Ability to understand oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas using approved cleaning solutions and 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.
• Empty waste baskets, dispose of trash and infectious waste; move furniture as needed.
• Clean fixtures, vacuum carpets, and dust surfaces; spot and steam clean where required.
• Report mechanical or safety issues to supervisor and return supplies after shift.

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.