Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Houston is seeking a Unit Support Assistant to perform routine housekeeping duties and respond to emergency cleanup calls. This role requires effective communication and teamwork to meet customer expectations while maintaining a safe environment. Join a dedicated team committed to pediatric healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in environmental services in healthcare or hospitality.
• High school diploma may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in assigned areas daily.
• Demonstrate ownership for responsibilities in assigned zone.
• Inspect and clean patient equipment as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Job Description

We are searching for a Unit Support Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform routine housekeeping duties and respond to emergency calls for cleanup of spills in assigned areas in accordance with standard operating and approved infection control procedures. Responsibilities may include daily cleaning of unit/area; cleaning and maintaining patient equipment; transportation of patients safely to and from designated areas; and picking up and delivering unit specimen/items/supplies as needed. To meet or exceed customer expectations as specified in the Service Quality Agreement (SQA).

Think you’ve got what it takes?

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Required 1-year experience in environmental services in healthcare, hospitality, or contract cleaning service. Prior hospital experience in Environmental Services and housekeeping preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading in patient care, education, and research to accelerate healthcare for children and women globally. We are ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our extensive network includes multiple facilities and programs dedicated to pediatric and maternal health, research, and community outreach. Join our community of over 15,000 dedicated team members by visiting texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare