Full Time Housekeeper at Buckner Retirement Services in Dallas, TX

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner

Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite

Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our community committed to delivering outstanding cleaning services to our residents. As a Housekeeper, you will play an important role in all phases of cleaning that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Performs all duties in a courteous manner and maintains excellence in customer service including but not limited to cheerfully greeting residents and visitors and exercising respect with co-workers.
• Cleans and services rooms, baths, and offices; dusts furniture and equipment; cleans windows, window sills, light globes; empties trash baskets and removes trash; cleans and polishes bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar items; replenishes supplies of soap and towels; cleans and polishes brass, glass panels, doors, partitions, and paneling; checks and fill all dispensers – hand soap, paper.
• Cleans, mops, and treats floors; strips, waxes, and buffs floors as needed. Vacuums all carpet; shampoos carpet as directed.
• Mixes/dilutes housekeeping chemicals and products according to instructions.
• Move furniture as needed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments; replaces light bulbs; repairs clogged sinks, commodes, or drains.
• Assists dietary unit as needed with set ups, clean up, policing spills during meals, etc.
• Keeps utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and sweeping and mopping floor. Organizes and maintains linen closets in a safe and orderly condition at all times.
• Reports issues of department equipment when it is not in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer’s operational standards.
• Detects and corrects, or reports, hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents, employees, or visitors.

What you’ll bring:

• Requires in-depth understanding of all phases of housekeeping operations; prior related experience preferred.
• Requires basic knowledge of house cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, etc., cleaning agents, and sanitation/cleaning requirements.
• Preferred ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Requires ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires ability to make self clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move cleaning equipment throughout the facility on a daily basis.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment, and/or machines at or within arm’s reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.