Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, sanitary hospital environment. Under supervision, you will operate cleaning equipment, replenish supplies, and ensure safe conditions throughout patient areas and support spaces.

You will be responsible for heavy lifting, standing, and walking for long periods, following safety rules, and supporting a Labor Management Partnership environment. This role is full-time and onsite within the hospital facilities.

Qualifications

• Moderate to heavy lifting ability required.
• Ability to operate floor cleaning machinery and related equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry items of 25 lbs.
• Extensive standing and walking; ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas to maintain a neat, sanitary environment.
• Operate and utilize cleaning equipment and supplies as listed.
• Replenish dispensers and supplies in patient and auxiliary areas.
• Report unsafe conditions and damaged equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules and proper body mechanics.

Skills

Lifting ability

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pay, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart. Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and bailer. Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash. Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high dusting. Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups and seat covers. Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment. Assures sharp objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper body mechanics such a lifting techniques. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 100

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

Moderate to heavy lifting ability required; ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs., carry items of 25 lbs., pushes carts up to 200 lbs. Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching. Job requires extensive standing and walking. Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Education:

• None

License, Certification, Registration:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months experience preferred