Housekeeping Aide

• Posted 13-Aug-2026 (CST)
• Housekeeping Department
• 2600 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, USA
• 16.19-20.95 per hour
• Hourly
• IMRF pension plan, paid time off, health insurance (employer pays 75% of premiums), dental insurance (employer pays 75% of premiums), employer-paid life insurance, wellness program

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 Center

DeKalb 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 Summary

Under 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 Responsibilities

• Clean 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 & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong 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 Requirements

This 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 Environment

• Primarily 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.

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