Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.15 - $28.21
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Union representation
Job Description
Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare organization known for its commitment to providing comprehensive and high-quality medical services across numerous hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. With a strong emphasis on patient care, safety, and community well-being, Kaiser Permanente fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace environment that values diversity and equal employment opportunities for all individuals. Located in Hillsboro, Oregon, the Westside Hospital is part of this extensive healthcare network, serving a broad section of the community with state-of-the-art medical services and patient-centered care.
The role available at the Westside Medical Center involves working as a Housekeeper within the Environmental Service... Show More
The role available at the Westside Medical Center involves working as a Housekeeper within the Environmental Service... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in housekeeping or environmental hygiene
- able to understand oral and written communication
- able to stand and walk majority of shift
- able to lift, bend, reach and twist repetitively
- able to lift 35 pounds frequently, 60 pounds occasionally, and push carts weighing up to 350 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Experience in housekeeping or environmental hygiene
- able to understand oral and written communication
- ability to stand and walk for majority of shift
- ability to lift, bend, reach and twist repetitively
- ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally
- ability to 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
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