Job Description

Housekeeper

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our community!! As a Housekeeper, you will impact the lives of residents through cleanliness and servicing, care of cleaning equipment; efficient expenditures of soaps, waxes, polishes, and similar supplies and providing an adequate supply of clean linens at all times to meet the needs of the residents. This position combines aspects of housekeeping, custodial, and laundry functions.

Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What You'll Do As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a courteous manner and maintain excellence in customer service including but not limited to cheerfully greeting residents and visitors and exercising respect with co-workers.
• Clean and service rooms, baths, and offices; dust furniture and equipment; clean windows, window sills, light globes; empty trash baskets and remove trash; clean and polish bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar items; replenish supplies of soap and towels; clean and polish brass, glass panels, doors, partitions, and paneling; check and fill all dispensers hand soap, paper.
• Clean, mop, and treat floors; strip, wax, and buff floors as needed. Vacuum all carpet; shampoo carpet as directed.
• Mix/dilute housekeeping chemicals and products according to instructions.
• Move furniture as needed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments; replace light bulbs; repair clogged sinks, commodes, or drains.
• Assist dietary unit as needed with set ups, clean up, policing spills during meals, etc.
• Keep utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and sweeping and mopping floor. Organize and maintain linen closets in a safe and orderly condition at all times.
• Report issues of department equipment when it is not in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer's operational standards.
• Detect and correct, or report, hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents, employees, or visitors.
• Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions, and changes and report to the director or other appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.
• Sort all dirty laundry by kind in accordance with established procedures. Help fold and dry clean linen as directed. Pick up laundry from various floors/locations.

What You'll Bring to the Team To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• A High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) so as to have the knowledge to follow basic instructions.
• Age 21 with a valid driver's license and clean driving record so you can be insured on the Buckner insurance.
• Self-motivation to guide daily work with only moderate supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to use tact and courtesy in interactions with coworkers, residents and their families.

Preferred Qualifications In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Previous housekeeping/laundry experience in related industry.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain great working relationships with your coworkers, residents and the community.

Job Perks At Buckner one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependents;
• Life insurance;
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits;
• Paid Time Off and Holidays;
• Retirement Savings Plan; and
• The 5Star Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.

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