Job description
** 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 a n 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.