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Kaiser Permanente HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, NW REGION OREGON/SW WASHINGTON Full-time, Part-time (Day, Evening, Night) in Hillsboro, Oregon
**THIS POSTING IS FOR ALL NW REGION KAISER PERMANENTE LOCATIONS
FOR HOUSEKEEPING AIDE POSTIONS**
All-Inclusive Hiring Opportunity!
Applying to this position is the first step to obtaining a Housekeeping Aide position at one of Kaiser Permanente’s premier hospitals and clinics in the Pacific Northwest. Applying to this position begins an external hiring process that streamlines and expedites hiring for Housekeeping Aides who do not already work at Kaiser Permanente.
Available Locations: All locations throughout the Pacific Northwest region including Portland and Vancouver Metro Areas
Available Shifts: Variable, Day, Night, Evening
Next Steps to starting your Housekeeping Aide Career at Kaiser Permanente:
Apply to this position to express interest in a career at Kaiser Permanente Environmental Services Department.
After you apply, the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant team will reach out via phone call to provide you with a list of open positions.
When you identify a position you are interested in being considered for, you will communicate back to the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant.
The hiring team will review and contact you for a panel and/or virtual interview.
If selected, you will be contacted by Talent Acquisition with an overview of the final steps in the hiring process, and shortly after you will receive an electronic offer letter and be connected with the environmental services manager.
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in the various hospitals, clinics and houses, following routine or established procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) exp.
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to understand oral & 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 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, NW REGION OREGON/SW WASHINGTON Full-time, Part-time (Day, Evening, Night)
LOCATION: Hillsboro, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1319488
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.