Receptionist

Wheatfield SNF; Town of Wheatfield (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood at Wheatfield is seeking a friendly, organized receptionist to join our team. The role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, handling basic administrative tasks, and keeping the front desk welcoming and efficient for residents and families.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, experience with multi-line phones, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This part-time position offers a warm environment and opportunities to contribute to daily operations and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multiline phone handling

Typing skills

Communication

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office machines

Job description

Receptionist

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-36733
• # of Openings: 1
• Area of Interest: Administration
• Company: Elderwood
• Location: Elderwood at Wheatfield
• Position Type: Regular Part-Time
• Salary: Up to $18.31/hour
• Reporting Category: Non-Clinical

Overview

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players - but also for our valued employees. We welcome you to join us.

Elderwood is seeking a friendly, organized, and reliable receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask effectively. As the face of our company, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and professional environment for our clients and visitors.

Receptionist Position Overview: In addition to administrative tasks, our receptionists represent Elderwood in a friendly, helpful and positive manner. They are an integral part of daily life for residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.