Receptionist

Join our vibrant senior living community family as a dedicated part-time receptionist!   We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual to be the warm first impression for our residents and their loved ones.  Available shift is Saturday and Sunday 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm.   Embrace an opportunity where every day makes a difference.   

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages a multi-line telephone system by answering calls in a timely manner, relaying messages accurately and in a courteous, customer friendly manner.
• Provides a positive first impression of the community to all customers.
• Distributes and sends mail and faxes.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Assists managers in special projects and mailings as requested.
• Assists Executive Director and Business Office Manager as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job

There are no managerial responsibilities.

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain a positive, pleasant manner in a stressful, demanding environment.
• Ability to maintain composure during frequent interruptions and in emergency situations.
• Ability to read, write and verbalize understanding of written documentation, verbal instructions, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and using good judgment
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities Mission Statement.

Education/Experience

High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Environment is indoors in an open area office space with frequent distractions. Must be able to lift 20 pounds frequently when receiving and maintaining office supplies for store room.