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.