Receptionist - Per Diem

Waveny Brand; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Waveny Brand in New Canaan, Connecticut, is looking for a receptionist to manage the main desk and provide administrative support to all departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a cheerful disposition, to assist both visitors and residents.

This role requires prior clerical experience and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety and security at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Compassion for geriatric residents and cheerful outgoing personality essential.
• Prior clerical and office experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main desk for Waveny LifeCare Network.
• Provide administrative support to all Waveny departments.
• Handle emergency situations ensuring security and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Typing accuracy

Computer skills

Education

High school degree

College degree (preferred)

Job description

• Performs receptionist responsibilities including managing the main desk for Waveny LifeCare Network.
• Using sound judgment refers visitors, callers, and others to appropriate individuals and answers questions when applicable following established procedures.
• Maintains staff and residents phone lists.
• Provides administrative support and clerical assistance to all Waveny departments.
• Performs regular administrative duties as determined by office manager including but not limited to preparing weekly dietary menus, weekly recreational calendars, geriatric evaluation appointment scheduling and staff announcements.
• Maintains office supplies.
• Completes all related admissions clerical support in a timely accurate manner.
• Handles emergency situations assuring sound security and safety procedures.
• Supports, promotes, and projects guest relations and positive images to all visitors, residents, and other Waveny LifeCare Network personnel.

Qualifications

Requires strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills. Must be articulate, a good multi-tasker and able to handle interruptions while still getting the job done. Must possess compassion for the geriatric residents and have a warm, cheerful outgoing personality. Must be able to type with accuracy, proof own work, and work independently. Prior clerical and office experience required. Requires a high school degree, college preferred. Able to lift 30 lbs. Computer skills essential.

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