Receptionist

Elderwood Administrative Services; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health benefits (Medical, Dental &

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Colonie is seeking a weekend receptionist to greet residents, families, and visitors with warm hospitality while providing essential front-desk support. The role supports daily operations, answers phones, and assists with resident services in a compassionate, organized environment.

Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting. This part-time position offers a supportive team and opportunities to grow within Elderwood’s

Qualifications

• Experience with answering multi-line phone lines.
• Office experience and good typing skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment preferred.
• This position requires reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures needs are addressed or referred to staff.
• Sorts mail.
• Transport residents as directed by supervisor or Administrator.
• Delivers newspapers to residents.
• Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or events; takes reservations for conference room.
• Performs typing assignments.
• Forwards mail of discharged residents.
• Performs copy machine duplication assignments.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-line phone handling

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary

$16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr

Overview

Now Hiring: PART TIME - Weekend Receptionist!

Location: Elderwood Village at Colonie | 626 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110

Pay: $16.05 /hr - $18.31/hr

Be the First Friendly Face Residents and Families See.

If you're organized, personable, and enjoy helping others, a career as a Receptionist at Elderwood Village at Colonie could be the perfect fit. At our beautifully renovated 94-bed assisted living community, you'll play an essential role in creating a welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff alike. From greeting guests with a warm smile to keeping daily operations running smoothly, your professionalism and compassion will help make every interaction a positive one.

Why Join Elderwood?

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• A meaningful career where your kindness and organization make a difference every day

Position Overview

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People, and our receptionists are a vital part of bringing that mission to life. As the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and vendors, you'll help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere while providing administrative support that keeps our community running efficiently.

From answering phones and greeting guests to assisting with resident services and office tasks, you'll help ensure every person who walks through our doors feels valued, respected, and cared for.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is...

• Friendly, welcoming, and customer service focused
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys helping others
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and professional
• Dependable with excellent time management skills
• A collaborative team player who takes pride in creating positive first impression

  At Elderwood, every interaction matters. If you're looking for an opportunity where your organization, compassion, and customer service skills can make a meaningful impact each day, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

  Responsibilities

  Receptionist:

  • Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures that needs of caller or visitor are responded to effectively or by referral to appropriate staff.
  • Sorts mail.
  • Transport residents as directed by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.
  • Delivers newspapers to residents.
  • Collects fees and keeps records of guest tickets or special events; takes requests for reservations of conference room.
  • Performs typing assignments.
  • Forwards mail of discharged residents.
  • Performs copy machine duplication assignments.

  Qualifications

  Receptionist:

  • Experience with answering multi-line phone lines.

  • Office experience and good typing skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred.

  • Knowledge of office machines and equipment preferred.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

  EOE Statement

  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.