Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Salem, OR is seeking a dependable Housekeeping Aide to support hospital and clinic operations. You will perform routine cleaning, linen handling, and waste disposal following infection-control procedures to ensure a safe patient environment.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand and walk most of each shift, and the ability to follow established protocols. External hires must pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environmental hygiene.
• Ability to understand oral and written communication.
• Able to stand and walk most of shift, lift repeatedly up to 35 pounds.
• Able to lift 60 pounds occasionally and push carts up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas using cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs; restock soap and towels.
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect soiled linen and transport.
• Empty waste, arrange furniture, and dispose of trash and infectious waste.
• Clean fixtures, vacuum carpets, and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets; refinish tile floors; steam clean equipment.
• Report mechanical failures and safety issues to supervisor.
• Return unused supplies to storage; clean cart and equipment.
• Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Skills

Housekeeping exp

Communication skills

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:

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• Keizer Station Medical/Dental

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Aide, Housekeeping

LOCATION: Salem, Oregon

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.