Concierge

Kensington Senior Living, Llc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kensington Senior Living, LLC in Bethesda, MD is seeking a full-time Concierge to greet visitors, manage day-to-day communications, and assist residents and staff with a variety of tasks in a senior living community.

Responsibilities include answering calls, handling mail and deliveries, coordinating transportation, and supporting emergency procedures; require strong communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills. Evening schedule Tue–Sat.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with people of all ages, maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors promptly and makes them comfortable while they wait.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Basic computer skills

Phone system operation

Alarm systems knowledge

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Property Management Systems

Job description

Full-time Regular Bethesda, MD, US

Salary Range: $19.25 To $23.25 Hourly

Why The Kensington? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own… and this extends to our team members too!

Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values:a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve. Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Pay Range: $19.25 -$23.25

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Summary:

The Concierge is responsible for greeting all visitors, managing day to day communications on a variety of fronts, and assisting community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets visitors to the community in a prompt and gracious manner. Determines the purpose of the visit, contacts the appropriate party, and makes the visitor comfortable while they wait.
• Answers and directs all incoming phone calls to the appropriate person and/or take and distribute messages promptly and accurately.
• Manages incoming and outbound mail. Accepts and logs packages, notifies recipients of package receipt, assists residents and team members with outbound packages/ express mail, assists with mail/ shipping tracking if needed, and assists residents with copies and fax transmissions.
• Accepts and communicates transportation requests and follow up to ensure that they are fulfilled.
• Gains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and alarm systems and acts as the point of contact throughout emergency situations until relieved of this duty.
• Accepts, documents, and distributes work requests from residents and team members and follows up to ensure they are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintains contact information for residents, team members, local attractions, and emergency organizations in an organized manner. Maintains resident “out of town” list.
• Maintains accurate key logs as required for housekeeping, maintenance, and vehicles.
• Assists the Business Office Manager with administrative tasks as assigned. Tasks could include, but is not limited, to assisting applicants with completion of job applications, coding of invoices, filing, entering information into the Property Management Systems and payroll systems, and monitoring operations of key office equipment.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management Systems.
• Ability to efficiently operate all functions of the property telephone system
• Thorough understanding of various alarm systems used in the community.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Clear, pleasant telephone voice.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions..
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm, efficient demeanor.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment.
• Must be criminally cleared by background check prior to employment.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.