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Job Number: J-Job Title: Concierge Job Category: Hospitality & Administration (Concierge, Receptionist, Driver, Chauffeur) Job Type: Casual Date Posted: November 14, Closing Date: December 14, Schedule: Rotational Number of Positions: 1

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Concierge to join our Parkland at the Gardensteam based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

• Answers and transfers telephone inquiries, greets and directs visitors;
• Provides routine information and responds to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff;
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and couriers;
• Prepares and distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and departments;
• Performs a wide variety of assignments, which are sometimes confidential in nature;
• Receives, processes and records client payments;
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High School / GED completion;
• Bilingualism in English and French is required;
• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Previous hospitality / customer service experience is an asset, especially with seniors;
• A friendly outgoing spirit is a definite asset;
• Must be familiar with the Halifax area;
• Experience with cash flow;
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is considered an asset;
• Required to be available for day, evening and weekend shifts as required;
• A clean driving record with a Class 4 Driver’s license;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit.