Unit Support Assistant - Houskeeping

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

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Houston is seeking a Unit Support Assistant to perform housekeeping duties and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients. The role requires effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Candidates must have a year of experience in environmental services, preferably in healthcare, and a high school diploma. Join a top-ranked institution committed to excellence in pediatric care.

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 accountability for customer service and professional behavior.
• Participate in respiratory fit testing.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Talent Area: Hospitality & Housekeeping

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Shift: Days

Job ID: 417450

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.
• If assigned, locates, visually inspects, tests functionality, and cleans patient equipment.
• Participates in respiratory fit testing to ensure workplace safety.

Qualifications:

• Required 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 (1) year of experience.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading in patient care, education, and research to advance healthcare for children and women worldwide. Our accolades include being ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes the primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with over 40 pediatric subspecialties, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI), the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, and several other facilities across Houston and beyond. We also have 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and 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 unrelated to job performance.