Unit Support Assistant - Houskeeping

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

At Texas Children's Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values-Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust-we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Unit Support Assistant , 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).

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