Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping to perform routine cleaning of assigned areas, respond to spill cleanup requests, and transport patients safely as needed in a fast-paced unit.

All candidates must have at least 1 year of environmental services experience in health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning; a high school diploma or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. Respiratory fit testing will be required for employment to ensure safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in environmental services in health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning service.
• High school diploma or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties in assigned areas daily per SOP and 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
• If assigned, locates, visually inspects, tests functionality, and cleans patient equipment

Skills

Environmental Services

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are searching for a Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping -- 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

Job Duties & 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
• If assigned, locates, visually inspects, tests functionality, and cleans patient equipment

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.

Skills & Requirements

• Required 1-year experience in environmental services in either health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning service. Preferred prior hospital experience in Environmental Services and housekeeping experience
• High school diploma or equivalent may be substituted for one (1) year of experience