Receptionist- The Residence at Chadds Ford

Job Description

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Receptionist at The Residence at Chadds Ford! Apply today for immediate consideration!

**Full--time position**

**Must be able to work weekends**

**Days and evenings**

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
• As an associate you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Handle incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner and directs them accordingly.
• Greet guests and visitors in a professional and courteous manner and directs them accordingly.
• File correspondence.
• Sort mail.
• Record and type guest meal charges.
• Maintain and file resident safety sheets.
• Type correspondence as needed.
• Coordinate front desk activities.
• Maintain the front desk in a neat and orderly manner.
• Respond to emergency situations by contacting appropriate party; 911, fire department, police etc.
• Attend required in-service training sessions and orientations.
• Respond to residents needs in a courteous manner.
• Update the communication log book on a regular basis.
• Maintain community brochures and stock.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must have knowledge of basic telephone reception systems and techniques.
  • The ability to handle all incoming telephone calls and visitors in a pleasant and courteous manner, provide clerical support and represent the residence in a professional manner.
  • The ability to respond calmly to emergency situations is essential.
  • The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is essential.
  • Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service
  • The ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely is essential.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience: Requires six months to one-year prior reception experience in an office environment. Typing or word processing experience is preferred.
• Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs. and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
  • Must use good body mechanics.
  • Must be able to type and use a computer.