Elderwood at Burlington is hiring: Receptionist in Burlington
Elderwood at Burlington, Burlington, VT, United States, 05405
Receptionist
Requisition ID | 2025-33314 | # of Openings | 1 | Area of Interest | Administration | Company | Elderwood | Location | Elderwood at Burlington | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Salary | $18.72 - $21.97 / hourly |
Salary
$18.72 - $21.97 / hourly
Overview
Be the Warm Welcome at Elderwood!
Now Hiring: Receptionist | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
At Elderwood, our mission is simple: People Caring for People. Our core values-Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence-guide everything we do. We're proud to serve not just our residents and their families, but also to create a workplace that values and supports our team members.
We're currently seeking a friendly, organized, and reliable Receptionist to join our team at Elderwood at Burlington. In this highly visible role, you'll be the first point of contact for visitors, residents, families, and staff-helping to create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment.
Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?Shift Differentials for select schedules
Flexible 8-hour shifts - day, evening, and overnight available
Tuition Assistance Program
Ferry Reimbursement
Generous Employee Referral Bonuses
401(k) with Employer Match
Free Uniforms
Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits
Gas Allowance Stipend for eligible staff
As Receptionist, you'll be more than just the "front desk"-you'll be a vital part of the Elderwood experience. You'll assist with administrative tasks, answer phones, greet visitors, and help create a friendly, efficient atmosphere for everyone who enters our doors.
Key Responsibilities:
Answer and direct incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner
Greet and assist all guests, residents, and vendors
Handle administrative duties including filing, mail distribution, and light data entry
Support departments with special projects as needed
Uphold a positive and helpful demeanor in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience in a receptionist or front desk role preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional, reliable, and organized
Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently
Comfortable using phone systems and basic office software
- Ability to work weekends on a rotation basis
If you enjoy helping others and thrive in a people-focused environment, we want to meet you. Come be part of a team that's as committed to caring for its staff as it is for its residents.
Apply today and become the heart of Elderwood's first impression!
Responsibilities
Receptionist Responsibilities (Continued):
- 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 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.