Healthcare Unit Support: Housekeeping & Patient Transport

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Support Assistant to perform routine housekeeping duties and respond to emergency cleanup of spills, in line with infection control standards. The role includes transporting patients, handling unit specimens and supplies, and maintaining patient equipment as needed.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in environmental services in healthcare or related fields; a high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable in lieu of one year of experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in environmental services in health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning service is required.
• Preferred hospital experience in Environmental Services and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in assigned areas daily according to standard operating and approved infection control procedures
• Owns responsibilities in assigned zone and other designated areas
• Demonstrates accountability for customer service and professional behavior through personal work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication
• If assigned, locates, visually inspects, tests functionality, and cleans patient equipment

Skills

Environmental services

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Support Assistant to perform routine housekeeping duties and respond to emergency cleanup of spills, in line with infection control standards. The role includes transporting patients, handling unit specimens and supplies, and maintaining patient equipment as needed.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in environmental services in healthcare or related fields; a high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable in lieu of one year of experience.