What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Housekeeper to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- 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
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows proper procedures for Category I tasks (Standard Precautions for Infection Control).
- Maintains general cleanliness of all areas assigned to:
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- “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.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience: Minimum one year experience in institutional housekeeping preferred. Basic computer skills are helpful.
Equipment/Technology: Be able to utilize basic cleaning equipment (vacuum, etc.).
Language/Communication: Must be able understand oral instructions and requests given in English. Understanding written English instructions is helpful. Not required to speak English.
Performance: Able to follow written and oral instructions.
