HOUSEKEEPING - HOUSEKEEPER

Mountain View Hospital • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Housekeeper to join our team! The Housekeeper is responsible for the day to day cleaning of all areas of the facility. This includes cleaning surfaces, disposing of trash, disinfecting equipment, and stocking and laundering the linen and housekeeping supply closets.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in institutional housekeeping preferred.
• Basic computer skills are helpful.
• Must be able to understand oral instructions and requests given in English.
• Understanding written English instructions is helpful.
• General mathematics skills.
• Able to follow written and oral directions to an understanding level such that the hazards presented from the chemical, waste and infection control exposures are understood.
• Able to communicate with patients, staff and supervisors in an effective manner.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follows proper procedures for Category I tasks (Standard Precautions for Infection Control).
• Maintains general cleanliness of all areas assigned to: 'Dry' tasks: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash, replacing paper towels, toilet paper, etc., and other duties.
• 'Wet' tasks: disinfecting equipment, beds and gurneys, mopping, cleaning porcelain fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.), cleaning glass windows, doors and mirrors and other duties.
• Stocking clean linen supply carts and collecting dirty linen.
• Stocking housekeeping closets and maintaining them in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintains all housekeeping equipment and supplies in proper condition taking care to prevent damage.
• Reports any malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Is able to perform housekeeping functions in all departments as needed, regardless of primary assignment.
• Handles trash appropriately in appropriate bags and follows established procedures.
• Maintains a responsible attitude toward appropriate and efficient performance as an employee of the facility as evidenced by team work and attitude.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for fulfilling assignments/tasks effectively and completely.
• Continually strives to work in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
• Demonstrates a willingness to comply with assignments from Department manager or supervisor with regard to hours worked and assignments made.
• Always extends courtesy and an attitude of cooperation while communicating with others.
• Supports facility policy and assists in the process of policy change.
• Demonstrates a loyalty to the philosophy, policies and practices of the facility.
• Performs duties as assigned with specific attention to the cleaning procedures of that individual department.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED