Full Time Housekeeper

Buckner International•Dallas, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner is seeking a Housekeeper to join their community committed to delivering outstanding cleaning services to 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!

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.