Receptionist (Part Time)

Brandel Manor, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Living of Northbrook is seeking a PART TIME Receptionist to greet residents, staff, and visitors, answer phones, and support clerical tasks. The role includes maintaining a courteous, professional front desk presence and ensuring security procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate will be organized, have excellent English communication skills, and enjoy working with older adults. The schedule includes Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, plus every other weekend 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of secretarial training or clerical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, staff and visitors in person or by phone in a polite, professional manner.
• Answer calls promptly and transfer or take messages as needed.
• Monitor emergency system and assist in coordinating appropriate personnel.
• Keep the reception desk and lobby clean and organized after each shift.
• Assist with transportation requests and coordinate timing for residents and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Receptionist (Part Time)### Receptionist (Part Time)Apply: Covenant Living of Northbrook - Northbrook, IL: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0030921-2026## *We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!*Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Receptionist. This position is accountable for greeting residents, staff, and visitors in person or on the telephone, in a manner that promotes Covenant Living in a positive, professional way.**This position is a Part Time position** **Shift/Hours:****Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, plus every other weekend 8:30 AM-5:00 PM*****In this role, the Receptionist will:**** Answer all telephone calls as quickly as possible in a polite, personal, and friendly manner. Transfers calls appropriately. Take messages when the individual requested (resident or staff) is not available.* Monitor emergency system, directs staff to emergent situations, calls emergency personnel as appropriate, completes resident checks as appropriate to specific desk* Provide information to all visitors and see that they are directed to the appropriate individual who can assist them, ensuring that all visitors/contractors sign in and wear appropriate badges according to policy and procedure.* Ensure that reception desk and lobby are kept clean and organized after each shift.* Facilitate transportation requests to appropriate staff, coordinate and communicate the timing of transportation to residents and staff. Places courtesy calls to residents to remind them of transportation trips.* Assist residents in signing up for programs and activities and collect payment.* Is knowledgeable about all office equipment and is able to demonstrate how to use it to other staff, monitors equipment, reports supply need and issues to Lead Receptionist.* Sell postage stamps to residents and staff, receive packages and mail, sort mail and log in packages, inform residents/staff of packages to pick up.* Facilitate maintenance requests, inputs requests into system, and communicates to appropriate staff urgent or emergent situations.* Complete monthly charge sheets in accordance to procedure.* Support other departments in clerical duties as assigned by the Administrative Services Coordinator* Support the Lead Receptionist in clerical duties and maintenance of the reception area* Balance cash register/drawer including cash receipts and checks that have been cashed for individuals at the desk. ***The ideal candidate will have:**** High school education or equivalent.* One year of secretarial training or clerical experience.* Highly organized, detail oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written in English. .* Pleasant personality and telephone voice.* Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.* Complete confidentiality when circulating general information.* Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Suite.* Interest in and desire to work with older adults.**Compensation Pay Range:**$16.30 - $21.58 per hour**Reasonable Pay Estimate**A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.30 - $21.58 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.