Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary

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

• Sweeps, mops, washes, strips/scrubs, refinishes floor; cleans and/or polishes floor using buffing machine.
• Vacuum carpets, spot‑clean, shampoo and/or extract carpets when assigned.
• Collects, bags, transports and disposes of refuse and hazardous/infectious waste in a sanitary and safe manner.
• Sorts and stores recyclable materials as instructed.
• Cleans and disinfects all surfaces, using a ladder when necessary (e.g., furniture, fixtures, glass, walls, ceilings, tops of windows, door frames, equipment).
• Washes and disinfects sinks, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures; replaces disposable items (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 a 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.

• 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.

• Three (3) months of work experience.
• High school diploma.

$24.00 – $26.67 per hour.

Yes, 75% of the time.

Variable shift: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM;
Call‑in/On‑Call. Works Sun–Sat.

Wailuku Medical Offices, Wailuku, Hawaii.

Standard employment; regular, entry level.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.