Housekeeping Aide

Kaiser Permanente, Wailuku, HI
(Full time)

Description

Under indirect supervision, cleans and services assigned areas to ensure safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees. Assists in providing clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.

Essential Functions:
Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine
Vacuums, spot-cleans, shampoos, and/or extracts carpets when assigned
Collects, bags, transports, and disposes or refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in sanitary and safe manner
Sorts and stores recyclable as instructed
Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using ladder when necessary (e.g. furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, doorframes, equipment)
Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable (e.g. paper towels, soap, toilet paper)
Cleans and prepares discharge units; makes beds; reports availability of bed/unit upon completion
Uses detergents, disinfectants, finishes and other cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer's directions
Moves furniture, beds, supplies, and other equipment
Informs supervisor of supplies needed; notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities in need of repair
Maintains basic records and reports as required; maintains personal appearance; maintains neat and orderly work area
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, and teamwork
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Training/giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness

Preferred Qualifications:
Three months of work experience
High school diploma

Primary Location  :  Hawaii-Wailuku-HI-Wailuku Medical Offices 80 Mahalani St.
Scheduled Hours (1-40)  :  Shift
Working Days  :  Variable
Working Hours Start  :  Variable
Working Hours End  :  Variable
Schedule  :  Call-in/On-Call
Job Type  :  Standard
Employee Status  :  Temporary
Employee Group  :  HERE-Local 5
Job Level  :  Entry Level
Job  :  Patient Care Services (Non RN)
Public Department Name  :  Same Day Surgery


This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.Join us and be a part of a team that is revolutionizing the way health care is delivered. The benefits of working for an organization of our size and scope will change your career perspective in a healthy way. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 
Please quote Job Code 004988 when contacting the employer by phone about this position.
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:592946 last updated on 11/21/2009)