Hospital Housekeeping Aide — Infection-Control Cleaning

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a hospital housekeeping professional to perform a variety of routine duties across affiliated hospitals and clinics in the Portland area. You will follow established cleaning procedures and infection control protocols to maintain hygiene and safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires standing and walking most of the shift, lifting up to 35 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally, and the ability to push carts up to 350 lbs.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and similar equipment; replenish supplies of soap, towels and other disposables.
• Strip, wash and make beds per discharge procedures; collect soiled linen and transport to storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays; move furniture and dispose trash and infectious waste.
• Clean mirrors, vents, light fixtures, cabinets and baseboards; vacuum carpets and dust blinds.
• Spot and steam clean carpets; refinish tile floors; steam clean beds and stretchers.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions to supervisor.
• Return unused supplies and clean carts/equipment at end of shift.
• Follow infection control protocols and universal precautions.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a hospital housekeeping professional to perform a variety of routine duties across affiliated hospitals and clinics in the Portland area. You will follow established cleaning procedures and infection control protocols to maintain hygiene and safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires standing and walking most of the shift, lifting up to 35 lbs frequently and up to 60 lbs occasionally, and the ability to push carts up to 350 lbs.