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.
