Receptionist (FT) - Jupiter

About the role:

As the Full-Time Receptionist, your responsibilities include performing diverse office duties that are technical and detailed. You are responsible for being the first point of contact for any Resident, guest, vendor, etc. as they enter the community. As the Receptionist, you will greet everyone in a positive and professional way and direct them to their destinations within the community. You will also be responsible for handling and routing calls correctly.

Essential Duties include the following:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be the first point of contact, via telephone and walk-in traffic, with prospects, residents, family, associates and vendors.
• Interact daily with associates, residents, prospects, families, and vendors. Approach all encounters with resident and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Answer the telephone, take messages, greet and direct visitors and vendors to the appropriate party.
• Communicate with all visitors as to their business within the community. Have the visitors sign in using the guest register book. Withhold entry to and report any visitors that are not conducting legitimate business on the property.
• Greet all potential residents and their families by name and have them introduce to Sales and Marketing.
• Develop and maintain files according to the direction of the Business Office Manager (BOM), the Executive Director (ED), and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident, associate, Community and company information deemed as such.
• Assist the BOM with Purchase Orders as needed.
• Responsible for the generation and maintenance of various reports and manuals as directed.
• Provide support to the various Department Heads, the Sales and Marking Department, and BOM and the ED.
• Receive resident request for maintenance in the resident's apartments using the Company Work Order System.
• Responsible for the daily retrieving, preparing and distributing of both incoming and outgoing mail, courier services and packages.
• Accept and sign for all package and courier service deliveries to the Community. Direct all large deliveries to the service area and notify the appropriate Department Head to meet the delivery person.
• Monitor audible door alarms that indicate an entry door(s) is not secure: secure doors as necessary (if applicable).
• Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous situation to the BOM as discovered and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing appropriate attire and name tag when on duty.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and training as required by company policy and the BOM.
• Be constantly watchful of signs that residents are not able to function independently or a change in resident’s behavior. Report all signs to the BOM following Company policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and assist emergency medical personnel, fire department and/or law enforcement as well as complete appropriate paperwork as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to know when considering a career with Cedarhurst:

Cedarhurst professionals use their expertise and genuine respect for our residents to serve in ways that encourage independence, dignity and individuality. We believe it’s important to take time to get to get to know the residents you’ll be serving and to put into practice our company values:

• Passionate about what you do and the care you provide.
• Trustworthy – trust is earned by outstanding service and dedication to our residents.
• Empathetic toward the residents we serve; and be there to listen, assist and above all else – care.
• Positive in your interactions with our residents providing them with a memorable and pleasant experience.
• Respectful toward the residents and others, giving them the attention, dignity and independence, they deserve.
• Approachable – together we are family. Honest care and personalized service cannot be faked.

We seek out team members and leaders who exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all residents, visitors, employees and the overall community. In addition, we seek out team members and leaders who are driven to provide a successful and enriched life experience to the seniors residing within our communities.

If you feel you would be the right fit for our organization, we encourage you to apply. – Be part of making a true difference in our resident’s lives!

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.