Housekeeping Attendant

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Housekeeping Attendant to support patient care areas across the university hospital system. The role involves cleaning patient rooms, public spaces, and staff areas with a focus on thoroughness and infection control.

Shifts vary (overnight, day, mid) including PRN and full-time schedules. High school diploma or equivalent and basic English proficiency are preferred; prior housekeeping experience is a plus and strong customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Ability to read/write and speak English.
• Previous experience in housekeeping functions is preferred but not required.
• Customer service highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient care, staff, and visitor areas.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms.
• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment, and dust-mops floors.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
• Wet-mops rooms, halls, stairways, and public areas.
• Attends educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Maintains records and reports as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Housekeeping Attendant (260000DX)

Job Description

Description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the fifth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

All full-time employees will have a robust benefits package including employer paid medical insurance.Children and family medical insurance plans are available at a cost to the employee.

Our Housekeeping Attendants are essential to the day-to-day operations of the hospital system.We boast a large department with several growth opportunities in both Zale Lipshy and Clements University Hospitals.With various shifts available, you can work the shiftthat best fits your lifestyle.We have multiple shifts available including overnight, day, and mid shifts as well as PRN (per re nata, as needed), Part Time (benefits eligible), and Full Time (benefits eligible).

Current Openings:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Per Re Nata (PRN, as needed)

Available Shifts

**SECOND SHIFT ONLY: 3pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends and working holidays**

Job Duties

• Cleans and maintains patient care, staff, and visitor area.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms.
• Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment, and dust-mops floors.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
• Wet-mops rooms, halls, stairways, and public areas.
• Attends educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established in Career Ladder Program, including disciplinary action section.
• Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Ability to read/write and speak English.
• Previous experience in housekeeping functions is preferred but not required.
• Customer service highly recommended.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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