Receptionist On Call/Casual

Sequoia Living • Greenbrae, CA

3d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Receptionist who acts as representative for the community and Sequoia Living to greet and direct visitors, residents, vendors, applicants and others in a courteous, friendly and professional manner. Operates telephone system to receive and direct incoming calls to the proper party. If you enjoy partnering with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you! Weekend availability needed.

Requirements

• You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.
• You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions.
• You can show patience and understanding.
• You like your days do be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal skills to meet and greet community visitors and residents in a positive manner and work cooperatively as part of administrative team.
• Ability to act with professional demeanor, tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under demanding and difficult conditions.
• Patience and understanding of the elderly.
• Excellent telephone manner and proficient English written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills.
• Ability to handle busy phone lines, emergencies, pressure, deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to perform light typing and clerical duties.
• Sound judgment skills to assess needs and determine appropriate course of action.

Responsibilities

• Receives visitors, determines nature of visit and directs accordingly.
• Handles multiple-line switchboard, takes and refers messages, operates public announcement system, operates hand-held radio, beepers and paging systems.
• Monitors fire and emergency alarms. Relays messages to emergency personnel and staff.
• Greets in-house residents; provides general information and referrals to inquiries.
• Performs related clerical work such as typing, filing, sorting, distributing memos and flyers for administrative staff.
• Accepts deliveries such as flowers, packages and mail and handles accordingly.
• Completes requests as required for outside services including telephone and other services. May assist by calling vendor or relaying phone numbers on behalf of staff and residents.
• Arranges public room reservations for the community (parlors, auditorium, etc.) and maintains logs.
• Keeps a variety of routine records such as log books, maintenance requests, resident absence records, guest room charge slips, and room keys assignments.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• $24.81 - $29 /hr
• Must be available to work on the weekends.
• We have medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan.
• Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Emergency Relief Fund, and much more !
• We offer on the job training and professional development opportunities.
• We offer tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees