Receptionist (57872)

Job DetailsJob Location: Parkview Retirement Center - Sanford, NC 27330Salary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 HourlyThe Receptionist provides front desk and reception functions for the community.   Duties and Responsibilities • Answers telephones and greets visitors to the community in a professional, friendly and welcoming manner. • Interacts with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner at all times and possesses compassion for seniors when appropriate. • Transfers calls and takes messages accurately. • Assists with resident activities and/or scheduling transportation for residents. • Performs data entry as needed. • May sort and distribute incoming mail. • Ensures all guests and vendors in the building have signed in. • Keeps reception area neat, clean and organized. • Assists with marketing and mailings. • Assists various departments with office duties as needed. • Promotes and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, residents, family members and guests. • Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements. • Other duties as assigned. • Position requires sitting, standing and walking, sometimes for extended periods. Overnight Receptionist: • Carries cordless phone and answers incoming calls to the community in a helpful, friendly manner. Answers questions, provides assistance, or takes and delivers messages accurately. • Responds to resident requests for assistance or emergency situations. • Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times. • Cleans and sanitizes common areas of the community. • Washes, dries, and folds resident laundry and/or bed linens. • Ensures all doors to the community are locked and secured. • Understands emergency procedures and MSDS procedures for all chemicals used. • Understands procedures for blood removal. • Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements. • Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability. • Other duties as assigned. • Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time. • Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs. QualificationsQualifications • One year reception experience. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Excellent customer service skills. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Competent in organization and time management. • Must be computer literate. • Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently. • Effectively communicate in English with residents and other employees. • Demonstrate desire to be a team player. • Regular attendance is required. Working Conditions • May require working with challenging residents. • Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and vendors. • Occasional weekend, evening, night and holiday work if needed. • Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Physical Requirements • Walk; sit; stand, sometimes for extended periods of time. • Reach with hands and arms. • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • Talk and hear. • Ability to push, pull or lift: Up to 25 pounds.