Housekeeper

Company: Benefis Health System
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*_Evening Shift Differential $2/hr - Night Shift Differential $3/hr - Weekend Shift Differential $2/hr _*

*\*\*Sign On Bonus Options Available for Full-Time Positions!\*\**

*Job Summary: *

The Housekeeper performs cleaning services and sanitation tasks on a daily and project basis.Cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures_. _Completes maintenance records as required_. _Uses supplies and equipment in a safe manner. Actively participatesin Quality Assurance programs. Maintains hard surface floors and carpeted floor throughout the hospital and satellite buildings. Transports linen carts as required. The Housekeeper communicates with patients and the general public to report patient requests and changes in patient status to healthcare providers. Participates in performance improvement activities.

*FLSA: *

*NON-EXEMPT*

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.

Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, and clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.

Completes work assignments in a timely manner.

Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

Uses and maintains equipment properly.

Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.

Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.

Reports safety hazards as appropriate.

Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.

Replenishes supplies.

Follows all infection control practices including hand hygiene techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.

Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.

Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.

Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.

Observes safety precautions at all times.

Maintains and ensures age-specific precautions. (See age-related competency form)

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Adheres to dress code.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Attends department staff meetings as required within the department.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards

Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department.

Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures.

Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines.

*Education/Experience Requirements: *

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.

One to three months related experience and/or training preferred

Valid Montana driver's license preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.75 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
* Signing bonus

Application Question(s):
* Have you ever previously worked at Benefis?

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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