Housekeeping Aide

Job Title: Housekeeping Aide Location: DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Schedule: 6:00 a.m.

• 2:15 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.
• 3:15 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays Position Type: Full-Time Join Our Team at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing CenterDeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center is currently seeking a dependable, caring, and detail-oriented Housekeeping Aide to join our team. This essential role helps ensure our residents live in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment every day.If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.Compensation$16.19 per hour with full benefits$20.95 per hour with limited benefits option

Position SummaryUnder general supervision, the Housekeeping Aide performs routine semi-skilled and skilled housekeeping duties throughout the nursing facility. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting a healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.Key ResponsibilitiesClean and sanitize resident rooms, hallways, bathrooms, bathing suites, common areas, staff areas, and storage areas on a scheduled basis

Operate housekeeping equipment including vacuums, carpet shampooers, floor machines, and chemical dispensers

Separate and properly dispose of trash, recyclables, and hazardous materials

Restock paper goods, soaps, detergents, and cleaning supplies

Maintain housekeeping equipment and storage areas in clean, safe condition

Perform scheduled sanitizing of beds, furniture, and windows

Monitor supply levels and notify supervisors of shortages

Attend required meetings, in-services, and training sessions

Respond to emergency situations and assist with evacuation if necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 18 years of age

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishStrong verbal communication skills

Honest, dependable, and of good moral character with a caring demeanor

Current CPR Certification required

Must complete orientation and ongoing in-service education

Physical exam and required TB testing within 10 days of employment (chest x-ray if indicated)Negative Health Care Worker background check

Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Physical RequirementsThis position requires continuous physical activity, including:Lifting up to 40 pounds

Pushing/pulling carts and equipment weighing over 200 pounds

Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, and reaching overhead

Working in confined spaces and occasionally at heights

Continuous exposure to cleaning chemicals and healthcare environments

Ability to hear alarms, follow verbal instructions, and detect odors such as smoke or gas

Work EnvironmentPrimarily indoor work in a well-lit, climate-controlled nursing facility

Frequent interaction with residents, families, and staff

Regular exposure to cleaning equipment, chemicals, and infectious materials

At DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, you are more than an employee - you are part of a compassionate team committed to providing quality care and maintaining a safe, respectful home for our residents.Apply today and become an important part of our care team!I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check. I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and other organizations to provide DeKalb County Government with any requested information regarding my application or suitability for employment, and I completely release all such persons or entities from any and all liability related to the provided or use of such information.