Part-time Receptionist/Concierge

Company: Volunteers of America - National Services
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description

The Preserve, a brand new senior care community located in the Fort Myers has an immediate need for a weekend/part-time Receptionist/Concierge.

Part-time Receptionist/Concierge Job Opening

To support the facility in the care and treatment of residents. To serve as a liaison between our customers and various departments. Represents the facility and its staff to our customers and to the community. Upholds the values and mission of Volunteers of America to peers and the public. Customers include residents of the facility and their families, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Serve as a customer service representative
a. Greets and directs visitors.
b. Informs residents of package deliveries.
c. Responds to residents' requests.
d. Customer service visit; inquire with residents how things are, anything needed, etc.
2. Reports concerns about residents' well-being to applicable department manager, following conflict resolution process.
3. Facilitates socialization among residents with a daily tracking system of residents visited and follow up with any issues.
4. Assists in keeping the environment safe for residents.
5. Reports problems with the interior and exterior of the building to the Executive Director/Director of Maintenance.
6. Cleans common areas as needed.
7. Performs other duties or special assignments as directed.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work area may be stressful; the employee is often on the move continuously, performing several job functions at once.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands.

1. Employee needs ability to move continuously; may cover large distances walking through facility and is on feet consistently.
2. Employee needs to be able to use hands to write, type.
3. Vision requirements include both near and far vision.
4. Employee is required to occasionally lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Safe Work Performance Expectations
The safety of employees, guests, and visitors is of paramount importance to Volunteers of America. Our work place safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice for this organization. Compliance with these safe work expectations will be required of all employees as a condition of employment. Our organization focus will hold all employees accountable for safety performance equal with quality and production expectations.

Employees will be expected to:
1. Follow correct policy and procedures for department and facility Fire/Disaster/Missing Person Plan. Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers.
2. Follow correct policy and procedure for hand washing.
3. Follow guidelines for proper method of lifting.
4. All doorways, hallways and areas are to be kept clear.
5. Know the location and purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
6. Follow guidelines for department environment and safety measures.
7. Follow guidelines for safe handling, inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment. Report any malfunction of equipment.
8. Follow guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals and supplies.
9. Follow correct policy and procedure for reporting of incidents: staff, guests, etc.

Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to read, speak and write fluently in English; excellent communication and phone skills; ability to prepare written assessments and correspondence; ability to read and interpret rules and regulations; carry on negotiations for guest's welfare on the phone.
2. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
3. Ability to perform several job functions at once.
4. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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