Day Receptionist FT

Polaris Healthcare; Town of Catskill (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare is seeking a receptionist for a full-time role in Catskill, NY. The receptionist will greet guests, answer phones, direct calls, and assist in coordinating services for residents and families to maintain a warm, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include front-desk coverage, light cleaning, mail distribution if needed, and collaboration with staff to ensure resident satisfaction and smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn phone systems and computer programs.
• Enjoys working with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in all guests to the facility.
• Answer telephone calls, direct calls appropriately, and respond to call bells timely.
• Assist residents and staff in solving problems when asked, including encouraging participation in offerings.

Skills

Customer service

Phone systems

Elderly population

Job description

Receptionist - Full-time
Duties: Answer phones, call bells, light filing, answer the front door, some light cleaning.

Receptionist Overview: The Receptionist will provide general assistance and oversight to ensure high resident satisfaction and care; answer telephones; greet guests; respond to residents' requests and assist in the coordination of services to residents; assist in providing services to residents, families, and guests. Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Welcome and check in all guests to the facility
• Assist staff in providing and coordinating services to residents, families, and guests.
• Answer telephone calls, direct calls appropriately, and respond to call bells timely
• Assist residents and staff in solving problems if asked, including encouragement to participate in all that the facility offers.
• Create and maintain an environment for residents, families, and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
• Oversee resident attendance at mealtimes.
• Oversight of the Reception area for organization and compliance.
• Assist with coverage of the reception area or other departments as needed.
• Sort and distribute mail to individuals’ mailboxes if needed.
• Engage with residents to ensure a high level of satisfaction and bring any issues or concerns to the Administrator.
• Light cleaning in the lobby, maintaining presentable workstation and front desk
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Management Team.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

Receptionist Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills, positive attitude
• Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn phone systems and computer programs
• Enjoys working with the elderly population

EOE/M/F/V