Receptionist

Walnut Village Retirement Community is Hiring!

Receptionist / Activities Assistant (Dual Role)

Part Time: Friday - Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Friday and Saturday will work as an Activities Assistant, Sunday and Monday will work as a Receptionist)

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Summary:

As the Activities Assistant, assists the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the implementation of the Front Porch Vitality Initiative, by planning and carrying out comprehensive programing, activities and events as outlined under Activities Assistant below.

Detailed responsibilities:

* Receptionist
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction

- Directs caller to destination and records name, time of call, nature of business, and person called upon

- Operates multi-line telephone console to receive incoming messages

- Greet incoming visitors, screen visitors in lobby if unfamiliar

- Proficiency with multi-line telephones, telephone head set, calculator, fax machine, postal machine and copy machine

- May cash checks; sell stamps, bill residents for meal charges by entering data on computer system

- May sell meal tickets to employees and issues visitors pass when required

- May make guest room reservations

- Monitor fire alarms, call 911 if applicable and direct emergency personnel

- Keep track of keys to residents, employees and vendors.

- Performs variety of clerical duties, which may include various projects for the Executive Director, Marketing, Accounting and Activity Departments

- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures

- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

*Activities Assistant

- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

- Assists with the coordination of resident and outside community member volunteers needed for Life Enrichment programming.

- Works closely with all departments associated with activity programs.

- Assists with the timely placement of appropriate seasonal decor.

- Assists in the active collaboration with outside community organizations.

- Assists with the coordination of all on and off campus events which may require transportation.

- Is able to operate the appropriate technical equipment necessary to running a comprehensive activities program.

- Is able to assist with administrative duties including the operation of common office equipment.

- Is fiscally responsible for operating within the departmental budget.

- Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.

- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.

- Attends all mandatory meetings and in-services as required by the Executive Director.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
* 1+ year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

#ZR