HOUSEKEEPING AIDE, NW REGION OREGON/SW WASHINGTON Full-time, Part-time (Day, Evening, Night)
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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:
1. Apply to this position to express interest in a career at Kaiser Permanente Environmental Services Department.
2. After you apply, the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant team will reach out via phone call to provide you with a list of open positions.
3. When you identify a position you are interested in being considered for, you will communicate back to the Northwest Talent Acquisition Consultant.
4. The hiring team will review and contact you for a panel and/or virtual interview.
5. 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.
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.
- Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) exp.
- N/A
- N/A
- 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.
- Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience.
United States
Airport Way Regional Laboratory, 13705 NE Airport Way, Portland,Oregon, 97230
Cascade Park Medical Offices, 12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver,Washington, 98684
East Interstate Medical Offices, 3550 N. Interstate Ave., Portland,Oregon, 97227
Kaiser Permanente Building, 500 NE Multnomah St., Portland,Oregon, 97232
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas,Oregon, 97015
North Interstate Services Building, 7201 N. Interstate Ave., Portland,Oregon, 97217
North Lancaster Dental Offices, 2300 NE Lancaster Dr., Salem,Oregon, 97305
North Lancaster Medical Offices, 2400 NE Lancaster Dr., Salem,Oregon, 97305
Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices, 14406 NE 20th Ave., Vancouver,Washington, 98686
Skyline Dental Offices, 5135 S. Skyline Rd., Salem,Oregon, 97306
Skyline Medical Offices, 5125 S. Skyline Rd., Salem,Oregon, 97306
South Interstate Medical Offices, 3500 N. Interstate Ave., Portland,Oregon, 97227
Sunnybrook Medical Offices, 9900 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas,Oregon, 97015
Vancouver Medical Offices, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver,Washington, 98661
West Interstate Med Offices, 3325 N. Interstate Ave., Portland,Oregon, 97227
West Salem Medical Offices, 1160 NW Wallace Rd., Salem,Oregon, 97304
Gateway Medical Offices, 1700 NE 102nd Ave., Portland,Oregon, 97220
Beaverton Medical/Dental Offices Parking, 4830 SW Western Ave., Beaverton,Oregon, 97005 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Variable Workdays: Variable Working Hours Start: Variable Working Hours End: Variable Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W06|SEIU|Local 49 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Westside Medical Cntr - Environmental Svcs - 1001 Pay Range: $18.63 - $24.07 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
