Aide, Housekeeping

Kaiser Permanente; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks a dedicated housekeeper to perform a variety of cleaning tasks across hospitals and clinics, following established procedures and infection-control guidelines.

You will clean patient areas, restrooms and equipment, sanitize surfaces, replenish supplies, report safety issues, and assist with moving and lifting up to 60 pounds. Strong communication in English required.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) exp.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas with cleaners and disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs; replenish soap and towels.
• Strip, wash and make beds; collect soiled linen and transport.
• Empty waste baskets; dispose trash and move items as needed.
• Clean mirrors, vents, fixtures; vacuum and dust.
• Spot/steam clean carpets; refinish floors; clean rolling-stock equipment.
• Report mechanical failures and unsafe conditions.
• Return unused supplies and clean carts at shift end.
• Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions.
• Identify safety issues and report to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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