Front Desk Receptionist (PRN)
Westminster Retirement Community · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeContract
Westminster is a premier retirement community with dedicated and skilled staff, dynamic leadership, innovative services, and first-class facilities. We are seeking hospitality-oriented candidates who take great pride in serving others in a caring and professional manner.
About the role
Seeking a hospitality-minded candidate to work as a front-office Receptionist. This position is PRN and will not have a set schedule or regular hours; you will be able to pick up shifts when other associates are off. Your availability must include day shift Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Responsibilities
- Open and close the reception desk and properly secure all files, keys, and equipment.
- Answer telephones in a timely manner and communicate effectively.
- Sort and distribute mail to residents accordingly.
- Operate a two-way radio system to dispatch messages to appropriate personnel.
- Ensure that all visitors check in/out via the Accushield kiosk at the Concierge Desk.
- Make copies and/or send faxes for residents when requested.
- Assist residents with check cashing during designated dates/times.
- Maintain the transportation schedule and coordinate transportation for residents’ appointments when requested.
- Maintain Guest Room Reservations for guest rooms via Skedda.
- Maintain the Out-of-Town resident log and Transportation Schedule.
- Respond to alarm systems including the Simplex Fire Control Panel and Companion One resident emergency Pendant Alarm System, and facilitate effective communication between appropriate personnel.
- Assist residents in entering requests in the TELS work order system when requested and answer general questions.
Hospitality Promises
- We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
- We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- We pay attention to details.
Requirements
- High School graduate; some college preferred.
- Experience in a Receptionist position where good communication and customer relations skills are essential.
- Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English effectively, using proper speech and grammar.
- A minimum of 1 year of Reception experience is required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- Double-time pay for holiday work
Available to full-time employees only.