Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.25 - $18.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet insurance
Competitive wages
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
403B retirement plan
Life insurance
short-term disability
Continuing Education
Developmental training
employee recognition programs
wellness programs
Employee Referral Bonuses
Emergency support fund
Ride Share Program

Job Description

The Village of St. Edward is a not-for-profit assisted living facility located in Wadsworth, Ohio. Renowned for providing compassionate, Christ-centered care, this community focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and promoting excellence in service to its residents. With a strong commitment to support each person as a valued member of the community, The Village of St. Edward represents a caring and nurturing environment where residents enjoy personalized attention and a warm atmosphere. This facility stands out by maintaining a low resident-to-staff ratio, ensuring that each individual receives the care and attention they deserve. The Village operates with a kind and welcoming work environment that emphasizes teamwork, continuous staff development, and community involvement. The organization provides its employees with an impressive range of incentives, discounts, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with orthodontic benefits, pet insurance, competitive wages complemented by regular analysis, generous paid time off for part-time and full-time workers, tuition and certification reimbursement programs, an employee assistance program, a 403b retirement plan with employer match, company-paid life insurance, and voluntary life insurance for employees and their families. Additional support and motivation are offered through short-term disability benefits, free continuing education opportunities, various developmental training programs, employee recognition and wellness programs, referral bonuses, emergency support funds, and convenient ride-share programs among others. These benefits reflect The Village’s dedication to fostering employee satisfaction and well-being. The facility places a strong emphasis on teamwork, employee recognition, and providing a hospitable environment for both staff and residents alike. The position available is for Lead Receptionist/Secretary, which plays a crucial role in the daily operations and overall experience at The Village of St. Edward. This role requires an individual who embodies friendliness, professionalism, and strong organizational skills. The Lead Receptionist is responsible for welcoming and greeting residents, families, and visitors either in person or via telephone, ensuring prompt and courteous service. This position demands exceptional communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and independent decision-making capabilities. The Lead Receptionist is tasked with maintaining security protocols by following established policies and procedures, managing visitor logs, and directing inquiries appropriately to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, this role includes performing various office duties such as typing, word processing, filing, mail distribution, and managing office supplies and equipment. The Lead Receptionist also supports resident services by assisting with transportation schedules, resident activities, meal orders, and business office responsibilities such as collection of payments and invoice processing. This position may also involve training new receptionists and coordinating schedules for front desk coverage. Essential qualities for this role include attention to detail, the ability to remain calm in emergency situations, and a commitment to person-centered care practices. Operating during regular business hours of 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday, this role is pivotal in creating a welcoming and organized atmosphere conducive to excellent customer service. Overall, the Lead Receptionist/Secretary position at The Village of St. Edward offers an opportunity to join a dedicated team empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families in a supportive and enriching environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant in a busy atmosphere
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and reach at different angles
  • Possess the necessary dexterity to operate communication and other office equipment
  • Walks, sits or stands intermittently throughout the day
  • Must communicate well with residents, families and the public on a personal basis
  • Required to make independent decisions
  • Required to handle emergency situations of all types
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Must possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have knowledge of Word, Excel, newsletter/publishing software, and a working knowledge of email
  • Knowledge of all types of office equipment, e.g. copy machine, fax machine, paging system, postage machine, etc.
  • Strong clerical skills
  • Excellent filing and excellent organizational skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Any satisfactory combination of education, training and experience
  • At least 2 years of experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant in a busy atmosphere
  • Must be able to bend, stoop and reach at different angles
  • Possess the necessary dexterity to operate communication and other office equipment
  • Walks, sits or stands intermittently throughout the day
  • Well-lighted, well-ventilated rooms and halls
  • Must communicate well with residents, families and the public on a personal basis
  • Required to make independent decisions
  • Required to handle emergency situations of all types
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Must possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have knowledge of Word, Excel, newsletter/publishing software, and a working knowledge of email
  • Knowledge of all types of office equipment, e.g. copy machine, fax machine, paging system, postage machine, etc.
  • Strong clerical skills
  • Excellent filing and excellent organizational skills

Job Duties

  • Answers phone lines, to include prompt and accurate transmission of calls and messages
  • Performs office duties including typing, word processing, copying, filing, distributing incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail and maintaining the necessary office supplies and storage areas
  • Receives, screens and gives directions to residents, visitors, guests, family members, sales representatives, etc.
  • Reports suspicious persons to administration or supervisor and handles emergencies according to The Village of St. Edward policy and procedure
  • Ensures compliance of visitor logbook/sign-in procedures and policies
  • Utilizes office equipment appropriately
  • to include postage machine, copier, fax, paging system, etc
  • Maintains copy machine in receptionist area with toner and paper, etc
  • calls for service when needed
  • Maintains postage machine and refill when postage is needed
  • Calls for service when needed
  • Maintains current list of residents by name and room number and may maintain employee rosters
  • Maintains or assists with the resident transportation schedule/log per location protocols
  • May assist with scheduling of reservations for families/residents
  • Maintains or assists with the Activity logbook for residents to sign up per location protocols
  • Is alert for wandering residents
  • Places resident names on newspapers for disbursement
  • May assist with meal orders for dining services and reports meal concerns to nursing and dining services
  • May assist with business office duties which may include collection of resident payments and ensuring processed invoices and resident payments are sent to the fiscal department appropriately and in a timely manner
  • Refer all inquiries concerning the facility to the appropriate Director
  • May print newsletters and calendars and help assemble newsletters
  • May assist in training of new receptionists
  • May assist with the Sara system, by assigning pendants and other administrative tasks per location protocol
  • Completes coordination of schedules and coverage for front desk per location protocol
  • May assist in scheduling of service plan meetings for residents/families per location protocols
  • May provide coverage at both receptionist desks if needed (Fairlawn location only)
  • Performs any other duties that may be regularly or specifically assigned by supervisors
  • Supports and contributes to excellent customer service to all (staff, residents, families, vendors, etc.)
  • Supports the philosophy of person-centered care (PCC) by actively participating in the person-centered care process
  • Fosters development and enhancement of person-centered care practices

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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