Provides front-desk and administrative support in a continuing care retirement community. Responsibilities include answering and directing calls, greeting and assisting residents, staff, visitors, and guests, monitoring visitor presence, reporting suspicious activity, maintaining confidentiality, distributing mail, filing, typing, and replenishing supplies. This is a part-time position with weekday evening and weekend shifts.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated receptionist to join our growing team in Williamsville, NY.
About us:
Canterbury Woods is a continuing care retirement community unlike any you’ve ever seen. We have one goal and one commitment: We provide older adults with the best possible living experience. From independent living to a full continuum of care, residents can always expect a lifestyle that meets their needs and interests.
Receptionist position details:
We are hiring for a Part Time receptionist. The schedule will include evening shifts (Monday - Friday) from 4pm - 8pm and weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday) from 8am - 4pm and 4pm - 8pm.
Receptionist job duties include:
- Answer the telephone, determine nature of call, and direct caller to appropriate individual or department.
- Greet residents, staff, visitors and guests warmly. Direct to appropriate office and/or resident apartment.
- Monitor presence and location of visitors in the community and ensure that they abide to the Canterbury Woods rules of conduct. Report suspicious persons/information to supervisor immediately.
- Assist with administrative duties as directed. (Includes typing, filing, mail distribution, etc.)
- Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care and resident rights information.
- Ensure administrative supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.
Receptionist benefits include:
- Paid sick time.
- Referral and retention bonus program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Free onsite state-of-the-art gym and pool.
Receptionist qualifications:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must possess a working knowledge of office equipment like printers and fax machines.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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