Hospital Housekeeping Aide – Onsite & On-Call

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is hiring for an entry level Environmental Services position in Eugene, OR. The role involves cleaning hospitals and clinics, maintaining infection control practices, and handling linen and waste according to procedures.

Applicants should have housekeeping experience, be able to lift up to 35 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally, and push carts up to 350 lbs. The schedule is call-in/on-call with varied hours at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.
• Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishing, walls, floors and equipment with cleaning solutions to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize and polish sinks, mirrors, tubs and replenish supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items.
• Strip, wash and make beds per discharge procedures; collect soiled linen and transport to storage area.
• Empty waste baskets and ashtrays; dispose of trash and infectious waste; move furniture and supplies.
• Clean mirrors, fixtures, vents, lights, cabinets, baseboards 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.
• Report mechanical failures and negative conditions observed.
• Return unused supplies, leave soiled linen and trash in designated areas and clean carts and equipment.
• Follow established infection control protocol and universal precautions.
• Identify safety issues and report them to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is hiring for an entry level Environmental Services position in Eugene, OR. The role involves cleaning hospitals and clinics, maintaining infection control practices, and handling linen and waste according to procedures.

Applicants should have housekeeping experience, be able to lift up to 35 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally, and push carts up to 350 lbs. The schedule is call-in/on-call with varied hours at multiple sites.