Unit Support Assistant - Housekeeping

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

1-year experience in environmental services in either health care, hospitality, or contract cleaning service
High school diploma or equivalent may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital experience in Environmental Services
Housekeeping experience

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
Respond to emergency calls for cleanup of spills in assigned areas in accordance with standard operating and approved infection control procedures
Daily cleaning of unit/area
Cleaning and maintaining patient equipment
Transportation of patients safely to and from designated areas
Picking up and delivering unit specimen/items/supplies as needed
Meet or exceed customer expectations as specified in the Service Quality Agreement (SQA)