Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas, Oregon is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain clean facilities and support patient care areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, linen handling, and waste disposal, all while adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to stand/walk most of the shift, and the capacity to lift and move supplies and equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or environmental hygiene.
• Able to understand oral and written communication.
• Physical ability to stand/walk most of shift and to lift, bend, reach and twist repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas with disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
• Sanitize/polish sinks, mirrors and fixtures; replenish supplies.
• Strip, wash and make beds; handle soiled linen.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste properly; move furniture as needed.
• Follow infection control protocols and report safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Job description

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
• License, Certification, Registration

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.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Housekeeping Aide

LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon

REQNUMBER: 1439428

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.