Unit Support Assistant - 1st Shift

Unit Support Assistant - 1st Shift

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $15.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Dean’s Professional Services is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Unit Support Assistant to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with housekeeping, environmental services, or hospitality experience who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning duties in assigned areas according to established procedures and infection-control standards.

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, unit spaces, public areas, and other designated locations.

• Respond promptly to emergency spills and cleanup requests, following prescribed procedures.

• Dispense and use cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer recommendations and safety guidelines.

• Clean and maintain patient equipment, vents, exhausts, and air intake and supply grills.

• Sweep, dust, and remove debris as assigned by department leadership.

• Follow proper procedures for handling, transporting, and disposing of general and hazardous waste when assigned.

• Maintain control of cleaning equipment and chemicals, including monitoring cleaning carts.

• Assist with room cleaning and preparation to support timely room turnaround when assigned.

• Transport patients safely to and from designated areas as needed.

• Pick up and deliver specimens, supplies, and other items as requested.

• Communicate professionally with staff, patients, and families.

• Meet or exceed established service quality and customer service expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, healthcare, hospitality, or contract cleaning preferred.

• Previous hospital Environmental Services or housekeeping experience preferred.

• Knowledge of standard housekeeping procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and proper use of cleaning products.

• Understanding of chemical safety practices.

• Ability to operate standard cleaning and floor-care equipment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work effectively with staff, patients, and families.

• Must successfully complete required departmental training for Unit Support Assistants.

Why Join Dean’s Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $15.00/hour.

• Consistent weekday schedule, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM.

• Department-provided parking.

• Opportunity to gain valuable healthcare Environmental Services experience.

• Supportive and team-oriented workplace.

• Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 professionals with leading organizations nationwide by matching talent with the right skills, experience, and culture fit. We provide temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.

Apply today at www.deansprofessionalservices.com or call 713-785-7483 for more information.