Kaiser Permanente is currently accepting applications for multiple positions.
This job posting is representative of one of the types of positions we are currently hiring for at our new Westside Hospital. If you are interested, please submit your resume and we will follow up with you on our hiring timelines and application process.
To prevent the disruption of critical start-up operations at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center:
During the initial staffing period, employees transferring to one of the Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center positions waive their rights, (for those who have those rights,) to elect to return to their former job once they have transferred to a start-up position.
Vacation time will not be granted during the start-up period May 15th, 2013 to September 15th, 2013
.For the remainder of the 2013 vacation calendar year, contractual guidelines will apply for vacation requests.
Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in the various hospitals, clinics and houses, following routine or established procedures.
Essential Functions:
- 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 gurneys, 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.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.
- Commercial/Medical housekeeping experience preferred.
- Must be able to understand oralabd 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.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.