Housekeeping Attendant Job at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles

Job Summary: Under general supervision, cleans and maintains assigned areas and performs a variety of environmental service duties in and around the medical center in order to maintain a neat, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws
• Cleans equipment, surgical areas, storage areas, furniture and beds
• Cleans spills and flooded areas
• Deep cleans, sanitizes rooms, mattresses, vents, and bathrooms
• Operates electrical cleaning equipment
• Strips, cleans, and polishes floor and wall surfaces and vacuum carpet areas
• Dilutes cleaning solutions
• Collects and disposes of waste including bio-hazardous medical waste according to Policies and Procedures, ensures bio-hazardous waste is stored and locked in approved areas
• Coordinates housekeeping functions with other departments
• May perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and follow directions in English
• Moderate to heavy lifting ability required

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in environmental services department in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience within Environmental Services in a Medical Center environment preferred
• HS Diploma/GED preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Mental Health Center
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.