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Kaiser Permanente

Aide, Housekeeping

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.15 - $28.21
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Union membership
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare organization known for its comprehensive and patient-centered approach to medical services. Established to deliver high-quality health care, Kaiser Permanente operates numerous hospitals, clinics, and medical centers across the United States. The organization emphasizes the integration of health services with advanced technology and professional expertise to ensure improved patient outcomes in a safe and supportive environment. Committed to equality and inclusivity, Kaiser Permanente fosters a work culture based on respect, fairness, and collaboration which cultivates growth and opportunity for its employees. They strive to provide a nurturing workplace that supports professional development and work-life balance... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be able to understand oral and 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 pounds
  • housekeeping experience

Job Qualifications

  • housekeeping experience
  • ability to understand oral and written communication
  • physical capability to stand and walk the majority of the shift
  • ability to lift, bend, reach and twist repetitively
  • ability to lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and push carts weighing up to 350 pounds
  • commercial or medical housekeeping experience preferred

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location