Housekeeper

About the Role

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 situated on 10 beautiful acres near the foothills of Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment through a wide range of evidence-based programs tailored to meet patient needs.

Housekeepers at Intermountain Hospital play an integral role in maintaining a safe, clean, and risk-preventive environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping routines, including cleaning patient rooms, offices, and public areas.
• Ensure a safe and risk-preventive environment in all assigned areas.
• Follow all hospital emergency code procedures and safety precautions.
• Organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and leadership.
• Demonstrate adaptability to various patient age groups (adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in all interactions.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support hospital operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties and hospital emergency code procedures.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet corporate deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
• Ability to recommend and implement corrective actions to improve departmental systems.
• Ability to work as a team player, demonstrating tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.

Pay

Starting at $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Day Shift/PRN

Benefits

• An environment that prioritizes patient care and provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive and responsive leadership within a nationally respected healthcare organization.
• Competitive salary as part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue nearing $10 billion.