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Kaiser Permanente

Aide, Housekeeping

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.05 - $26.87
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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
Training and Development
Worker's Compensation

Job Description

Kaiser Permanente is a leading integrated managed care consortium renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services across numerous locations. As a reputable healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente operates hospitals, clinics, and community health programs designed to meet the needs of diverse patient populations. With a strong focus on delivering patient-centered care, the organization is dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and healthful environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. The company fosters an inclusive, respectful workplace culture and values diversity, ensuring employment opportunities are accessible without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or... Show More

Job Requirements

  • experience in housekeeping (environmental hygiene)
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • experience in housekeeping (environmental hygiene)
  • ability to understand oral and written communication
  • physical ability to stand and walk majority of 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
  • preferred commercial or medical housekeeping experience

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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