Elder Care Front Desk Specialist (Part-Time)

Poydras Home; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Poydras Home in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to join our on-site administrative team. The role involves front desk coverage, answering calls, directing visitors, and coordinating security and mail distribution.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, English communication, and basic clerical duties with light lifting. Work hours are on-site at the facility in New Orleans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and college level courses or trade school preferred.
• Experience with computers and MS Office.
• Must speak English fluently and communicate ideas clearly.
• Light lifting up to 25 lbs. and related physical requirements.
• Front desk reception responsibilities and basic clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Visitors sign in/out and front desk coverage.
• Answer telephone calls, take messages, and direct calls.
• Maintain residents, staff and board member contact lists.
• Lock/unlock front door and coordinate security with Maintenance.
• Operate the security gate and manage campus entry.
• Sort and deliver mail, separate resident mail from Poydras Home mail.
• Monitor reception area and notify nursing staff of issues.
• Performs routine clerical duties (filing, copying, scanning).
• Arrange reservations for resident events and transportation requests.
• Conduct screening for infection control as required.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Poydras Home in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to join our on-site administrative team. The role involves front desk coverage, answering calls, directing visitors, and coordinating security and mail distribution.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, English communication, and basic clerical duties with light lifting. Work hours are on-site at the facility in New Orleans.