Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PARKWAY PLACE · HOUSTON, TX Full Time
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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What makes an organization great is not only its ability to provide high-quality services but also the diversity of its team. At Buckner Retirement Services, we value diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger as an organization and allows us to better serve our residents. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization, and we are committed to continuing to learn and grow in this area. We invite you to join us on this journey as we work together to create a more just and equitable world for all.

How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Impact Our Residents

Buckner Retirement Services is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services to our residents. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving this goal.

We understand that diversity encompasses more than just race and ethnicity. The generational diversity found in our communities is an important part of who we are. We also know that diversity includes diversity of thought, experiences, and perspectives.

We value diversity because it makes us a better organization. It allows us to better understand and serve our residents. When we embrace diversity, we are able to provide the best possible care and services to everyone who calls Buckner home.

Our strategy involves accountability and continuous learning to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do and proactive measures to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.

Steps We're Taking

How are we putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action?

Buckner is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued. We are taking the following steps to make this a reality:

  • Providing training for all employees on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Creating an International Cultural Intelligence Committee to help us better understand and serve our diverse residents
  • Implementing a Forward Together: Plan of Action for Racial Equality mission (P.A.R.E) mission to ensure diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do
  • Creating cultural education and celebratory programs for our residents and our associates
Working at Buckner Retirement Services

A career at Buckner means being part of an organization that is committed to creating a better world for our residents, associates, and everyone we serve. We offer a variety of benefits and opportunities for our associates to grow in their careers.

We invite you to join us on this journey as we work together to create a more just and equitable world for all.

Review our open positions today, and call 214.758.8008 to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Buckner Retirement Services.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

About This Employer

PARKWAY PLACE is a Nursing — SNF located in HOUSTON, TX at 1321 PARK BAYOU DR. This facility holds a 4.3-star Google rating based on 64 reviews. It has earned a 4 out of 5 CMS quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

Facility Snapshot

Google Rating ★ 4.3 (64 reviews)
CMS Quality Rating ★★★★ (4/5)
Flood Zone X
Facility Type Nursing — SNF

1321 PARK BAYOU DR, HOUSTON, TX 77077

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