Part Time Front Desk Receptionist

Benchmark Senior Living; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

3 floating holidays

Discounted meals

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus program

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Newtown, CT is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the information hub for residents, families, staff, and visitors. You will support basic computer processing duties as appropriate and help manage appointment books for medical and beauty services.

The role emphasizes courteous guest service, efficient phone handling, and maintaining a welcoming lobby environment, with access to comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Expert knowledge of telephone system and ability to teach others.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors upon arrival.
• Handles all phone calls professionally and routes callers or answers questions.
• Offers refreshments to visitors where applicable.
• Manages doctor and beauty appointment books.
• Acts as concierge for residents (taxi calls, phone/cable issues, newspaper deliveries).
• Keeps lobby clean and neat.

Skills

Telephone system proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark at Newtown, 2 The Blvd, Newtown, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Associates thrive in a supportive, diverse, and skilled team that is committed to caring and dedicated service. With specialized training and educational programs, we empower you to explore your interests and growth opportunities. We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors!

As the Front Desk Receptionist, you serve as the information referral center for our residents, families, potential residents, staff, guests, community contacts, and others visiting the community. In addition, the Front Desk Receptionist shall provide support for some computer processing duties as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors immediately upon arrival
• Professionally handles all phone calls and routes callers or answers questions in a timely and courteous manner
• Offers refreshments (coffee, water, etc.) to visitors, where applicable
• Manages doctor appointment book and beauty appointment book.
• Manages beauty and barber appointment book
• Acts as concierge for residents (calling taxis, handling telephone and/or cable problems, checking newspaper deliveries, etc.)
• Keeps lobby clean and neat, free of clutter and trash

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Possesses expert knowledge of telephone system and capable of teaching others

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark at Newtown, 2 The Blvd, Newtown, Connecticut, United States of America