Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, perform a variety of designated housekeeping duties in the various hospitals, clinics and houses, following routine or established procedures.

• Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, walls, floors, and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the 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, and steam clean beds, stretchers, and gurniers, 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 the immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Housekeeping (environmental hygiene) experience.
• Must be able to understand oral & written communication.
• Able to stand and walk majority of shift and 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 (preferred).

• Locations:
  Tualatin Medical, Tigard Dental.
• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
• Location:
  
  Portland, OR.
• Salary: $1,000.00–$1,400.00 per month.