Housekeeper

UHS•Boise, ID

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Hospital is looking for a Housekeeper! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you! This is a PRN position for the Day Shift. Intermountain Hospital, located in Boise, has been providing quality psychiatric and chemical dependency services to Idaho's Treasure Valley and the western US since 1980. This 151-bed facility is located on 10 beautiful acres near the foothills of Idaho's dramatic Sawtooth Mountains. At Intermountain Hospital we are positively changing lives - lives that are affected by mental and emotional stress or chemical dependency. It is our philosophy that nobody needs to cope alone. We provide a safe and secure environment for addressing the pressing problems that can dominate those lives in our care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment. Our Housekeepers are an integral part of our business. Our Housekeepers are responsible for daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventive environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties
Knowledge of all hospital emergency code procedures
Knowledge of risk and safety precautions
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to recommend/take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers
Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet corporate deadlines
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations