Housekeeping Attendant

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a hospital Environmental Services assistant to maintain prescribed cleanliness standards across patient rooms, exam areas, lobbies and offices, following approved schedules and procedures.

Under direct supervision of the Director of Environmental Services, you will operate floor care equipment, replenish supplies, dispose of waste, and move furniture to support a safe, sanitary environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Possess good physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.
• Able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
• Able to read and follow basic work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain prescribed cleanliness standards for assigned areas.
• Operate floor care equipment (mopping, vacuuming, waxing) as assigned.
• Replenish dispensers and restock supplies.
• Dispose of waste following procedures.
• Move equipment and assist with room setup.
• Assist with staff and patient areas in accordance with policies.

Skills

Stamina

Lifting ability

Reading and instructions

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas using approved cleaning solutions & procedures by following posted work schedules. Supervision Received & Exercised: Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services. Performs assigned duties and tasks in accordance w/ organizational rules, policies, & procedure.

Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• - Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
• - Maintains floor & other surfaces by independently operating, electric washing, stripping, waxing, polishing, & vacuuming equipment, making adjustments to control & operation techniques to obtain optimum results
• - Performs all general cleaning duties in assigned work area such as offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, examination rooms, patient rooms, & special procedure rooms by dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, & vacuuming using approved procedures, materials & equipment
• - Inspects assigned area to ensure compliance w/ department standards; assures security; reports deficiencies
• - Replenishes dispensers for such items as soap, hand towels, toilet tissue, & toilet seat covers in assigned area
• - Properly disposes of all refuse generated such as paper, patient foamites, needles, syringe IV tubing, glass, pressurized cans, isolated trash, & other items by depositing in appropriate receptacles through specified procedures
• - Transports & disposes of soiled linen in proper areas through approved methods
• - Cleans & maintains all receptacles & replaces w/ proper size, type, & color of plastic liners as needed
• - Moves equipment/furniture; removes & hangs drapes & cubicle curtains
• - Cleans equipment such as wheelchairs, gurneys & hamper holders according to established procedures
• - May perform other routine duties assigned such as: moving & delivering materials throughout the facility; patient checkout procedures by sanitizing beds, mattresses, furniture & unit w/ approved materials through specified procedures & makes up bed w/ fresh linen in specified manners
• - Participants in staff development within the department & in courses required by the medical center
• - Establishes & maintain courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w/ other personnel
• - Health Plan members & the public
• - Performs other related duties as required
• - Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• - Possess good physical stamina & be able to endure long periods of time on feet.
• - Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting required.
• - Ability to read & follow basic work instructions required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes:

• OMC-On Call # 36 Working days Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat varied shift with rotating weekends.