EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS

Please read prior to completing a Houlton Regional Hospital ‘Application for Employment’

We want to ensure that all our team members have the same work values that Houlton Regional Hospital adheres to. Prior to applying to work at Houlton Regional Hospital, we ask that you review our Standards of Conduct. If you believe that your work values align with ours, we encourage you to complete an application.

The MISSION of Houlton Regional Hospital

Houlton Regional Hospital’s purpose is to provide safe, compassionate, quality, cost effective care to the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to improving the health status of those we support through education, treatment and rehabilitation.

The VISION of Houlton Regional Hospital

Our Vision is to preserve dignity and respect for all while providing compassionate, excellent care and exceptional service.

Our CORE VALUES are

  • Compassion
  • A Commitment to Quality
  • Working Together
  • Respect for the Individual

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Communication
I will be civil, courteous, professional, honest and respectful in communications at all levels.
I will smile and greet each person I come in contact with, including co-workers.
I will answer the telephone using a warm, friendly tone, a time-of-day greeting, my name and department.
I will be positive about the organization in front of our patients and co-workers at all times.

 Teamwork
I will be committed to the mission and vision of Houlton Regional Hospital.
I will demonstrate a positive attitude and create a positive work environment.
I will be cooperative and will not undermine others.
I will accept change in the spirit of good teamwork.

 Respect
I will refrain from, deflect and discourage gossip.
I will treat everyone as my equal and recognize the contributions of others.
I will approach everyone in a nonjudgmental manner.
I will respect others’ opinions, even though I may not agree with them.

 Accountability
I will always be professional in demeanor and actions.
When I say I will do something, I will follow through to completion.
I will lead by example.
I will ensure a patient’s personal and private information is kept confidential at all times.

Compassion
I will accompany patients and visitors who need help to their destination.
I will strive to do something special for a patient, visitor or co-worker every day.

I am aware that it is a condition of employment to complete a pre-placement physical examination (including required immunizations) and ergonomic review in order to work at Houlton Regional Hospital. I agree to complete this process.

I have read and acknowledge that I have the same values and will comply with Houlton Regional Hospital's Standards of Conduct and I understand I need to fulfill the pre-placement process as a condition of employment.