Receptionist- Front Desk Assisted Living

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
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance program
403B retirement plan
Life insurance
short-term disability
wellness programs
employee recognition programs
Employee Referral Bonuses

Job Description

The Village of St. Edward is a not-for-profit assisted living facility located in Wadsworth, Ohio, dedicated to providing compassionate, Christ-centered care to its residents. With a mission to support each person as a valued member of the community, the organization fosters a caring and inclusive environment where excellence in service and community belonging are prioritized. The Village of St. Edward emphasizes a low resident-to-staff ratio, ensuring personalized attention and quality care for every individual. The facility is well-regarded for its exceptional team environment and commitment to employee well-being, offering a kind and welcoming workplace that supports the growth and development of its staff.

The role of Lead Receptionist at The Village of St. Edward is critical to maintaining the warm, professional, and efficient atmosphere that defines the organization. This position operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and includes a range of responsibilities focused on customer service, communication, and administrative support. The Lead Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and vendors, providing a friendly and helpful presence both in-person and over the phone. This role requires balancing multiple duties, from answering phone lines promptly and accurately to managing visitor sign-in procedures and maintaining resident information.

The Lead Receptionist also supports the operational aspects of the facility by coordinating schedules, assisting with business office duties, and helping to organize various community and resident activities. Strong communication skills, multitasking ability, and proficiency with office equipment and software such as Word, Excel, and email are essential for success in this role. Physical requirements include the capacity to bend, stoop, reach, and move intermittently throughout the day, ensuring responsiveness to the dynamic environment of the assisted living community.

The Village of St. Edward offers competitive wages, regular wage analysis, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage with orthodontic benefits, pet insurance, tuition and certification reimbursement, and a 403b retirement plan with employer match. Employees also benefit from generous paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability for full-time staff, and various wellness programs, employee recognition events, and professional development opportunities. Additional perks include employee referral bonuses, emergency support funds, ride-share programs, and discounts on personal items such as cell phones.

This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a community-focused environment and values excellent customer service. By embodying the philosophy of person-centered care, the Lead Receptionist helps foster a supportive, respectful, and safe atmosphere for all residents and staff. The Village of St. Edward supports its employees with ongoing training and resources to ensure job satisfaction and professional growth, making it a desirable place to build a career in the healthcare and assisted living sector.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years receptionist or administrative assistant experience
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
  • Dexterity to use office equipment
  • Ability to walk, sit or stand intermittently throughout the day
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to make independent decisions
  • Ability to handle emergency situations
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and email
  • Knowledge of office equipment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task

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 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 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 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
  • Maintains copy machine in receptionist area with toner and paper, calls for service when needed
  • Maintains postage machine and refills 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 report 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
  • Refers 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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