Provides front-desk coverage for an independent living and rehabilitation community. Greets residents, visitors, and staff; handles inquiries, calls, visitors, deliveries, packages, and resident communications. Monitors emergency and security systems, coordinates responses, maintains records and logs, provides clerical support, and ensures dependable on-call coverage including evenings and weekends.
Title: Receptionist
Status: Non-Exempt, PRN
Work Schedule: On-call / As-needed; Must have availability to work some day shifts, early evenings, and weekends
Rate of Pay: $16-17 per hour
At Sedgebrook, we embrace and celebrate meaningful relationships to enrich the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a difference in the community and in the lives of our residents.
We are looking for a hospitality-focused Receptionist to join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing all of the day-to-day responsibilities at the front desk of Sedgebrook Independent Living and Radford Green, our health and rehabilitation center.
We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:
- 401K with Company Match
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay!
- Employee Meal Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Indoor Parking Garage
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of the Receptionist:
- Serve as the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and staff by providing exceptional customer service and directing inquiries appropriately.
- Manage front desk operations, including phone systems, visitor traffic, deliveries, packages, and resident communication records.
- Monitor emergency response systems, fire panels, call systems, and security alerts; coordinate responses with appropriate personnel and emergency services as needed.
- Maintain accurate records, logs, and administrative documentation while providing clerical support to multiple departments.
- Ensure reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility in scheduling to support continuous front desk operations.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High School or GED
- Receptionist or office administrator experience required.
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently.
- MS Office experience required.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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