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Housekeeping Aide

Primary Location Oakland, California Worker Location Onsite Facility Oakland Hospital Job Number 1318570 Date posted 10/23/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, cleans and maintains an assigned area, and performs a variety of environmental services duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.



Essential Responsibilities:


  • Operates and utilizes equipment needed to include cleaner, wet mop unit, dust pay, dust mop, back vacuum, automatic floor scrubber, shampoo machine, high speed buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, floor buffer, wall washer and utility cart.

  • Operates and utilizes sanipac, compactor and bailer.

  • Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans patient areas to include restrooms, discharge beds, woodwork, horizontal surfaces, TVs cabinets, furniture, glass, walls, floors, all affixed items, replenish dispensers, remove soiled linen and trash. 

  • Utilizing standard cleaning products, cleans auxiliary areas to include medication room, nursing station, tub room, soiled utility rooms, storage areas, staff lounge, quiet rooms, offices, exam rooms, treatment rooms, waiting rooms, lobbies, elevators, water fountain, ice machines, telephones, all horizontal surfaces and high dusting.

  • Replenishes supplies such as: paper-towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic liners, paper cups and seat covers. 

  • Reports unsafe conditions such as defective or damaged equipment. 

  • Assures sharp objects are in proper containers, follows safety rules established by the department and uses proper body mechanics such a lifting techniques.

  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.



Grade 100

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  •  N/A


Education


  • N/A


License, Certification, Registration


  • N/A



Additional Requirements:



  • Moderate to heavy lifting ability required

  • ability to operate all types of floor machinery and other housekeeping related equipment.

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

  • carry items of 25 lbs.

  • pushes carts up to 200 lbs.

  • Ability to perform frequent pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and reaching.

  • Job requires extensive standing and walking.

  • Ability to understand and communicate effectively.

  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.




Preferred Qualifications:


  • Minimum six (6) months experience preferred

Primary Location: California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM Working Hours End: 11:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Entry Level Department: Oakland Hospital - Environmental Svcs - 0201 Pay Range: $33.08 - $34.81 / 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