Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Unit Support Assistant for housekeeping duties. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to infection control procedures in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental services and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in environmental services in healthcare or hospitality.
• Prior hospital experience in Environmental Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in assigned areas daily according to procedures.
• Ensure accountability for customer service and professional behavior.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping

Talent Area: Hospitality & Housekeeping

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: Facilities OP - West Tower

Shift: Nights

Job ID: 417456

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 include daily cleaning of the unit/area, cleaning and maintaining patient equipment, transporting patients safely to and from designated areas, and picking up and delivering unit specimens/items/supplies as needed. The goal is 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:

1. Perform cleaning duties in assigned areas daily according to standard operating and approved infection control procedures.
2. Demonstrate ownership for responsibilities in assigned zones and other designated areas.
3. Ensure accountability for customer service and professional behavior through personal work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
4. If assigned, locate, visually inspect, test functionality, and clean patient equipment.
5. Participate in respiratory fit testing as part of health and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

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

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has led in patient care, education, and research to improve health for children and women worldwide. 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 accolades include being recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive healthcare network includes the Texas Medical Center hospital with over 40 pediatric subspecialties, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, The Woodlands hospital, and North Austin facility. We also offer Texas Children’s Health Plan, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, Urgent Care clinics, and a global health program. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants and employees are evaluated 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.