Environmental Services Aide Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for a workplace filled with energy, laughter, and a true sense of purpose? Do you have a heart for serving others and a talent for making people smile? If so, Wesley Woods Senior Living could be the perfect fit for you! We're on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our incredible team. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.

Keep reading to learn more about this rewarding role and how you can be part of something truly special!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Environmental Services or equivalent, the Environmental Services Aide cleans and services rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas of retirement facilities, following established procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans – Cleans public and office areas of facilities and patient/resident rooms as assigned.
  • Cleans floors with a vacuum, dust mop and wet mop. Shampoos carpets.
  • Spot cleans walls as needed.
  • Cleans baseboards, windows, fixtures; replaces light bulbs as requested.
  • Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures and arranges furniture as directed.
  • Follows prescribed cleaning techniques and uses appropriate cleaning solutions for assigned tasks.
• Inventories – Ensures that an adequate number of supplies are stocked in bathrooms and supply closets.
• Collects – Gathers and removes trash and recyclables; handles clean and soiled linen properly. Disposes of biohazard waste as directed.
• Maintains – Retains current knowledge and understanding of proper use of chemicals, tools and equipment associated with cleaning assignments.
• Performs - Additional responsibilities assigned as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience doing housekeeping work or related experience.
• The ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English fluently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and twist.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work with on-going exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Experience in a retirement community preferred.

BENEFITS

Wesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental vision, retirement benefits, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned based upon completing and passing a background check, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs, including TB testing. The flu vaccine is required annually, or employee must have a medical and/or religious exemption.

All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job-applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment. Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly that will not be tolerated. Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than; six (6) months; but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.

ABOUT WESLEY WOODS

Wesley Woods Senior Living is a related ministry with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing housing and services to older adults in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in Judeo-Christian values believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.

Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.

EEO / AA Statement

Wesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.