Amherst SNF is hiring: Receptionist in Town of Amherst

Overview

Receptionist – Elderwood

Requisition ID: 2025-33554 • # of Openings: 1 • Area of Interest: Administration • Company: Elderwood • Location: Elderwood at Amherst

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: Apply here for full-time availability; evenings as follows: every Monday & Tuesday, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and every other consecutive Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings.

Salary: Starting at $15.60 per hour

Overview: 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. Shift and responsibilities reflect the needs of our residents and community partners.

Shift details emphasize the role as the first point of contact for residents, families, and visitors, contributing to daily life at Elderwood.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and greets visitors in a friendly manner; ensures needs are addressed or referred to the 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. To ensure a safe work environment and clear communication, the employee must read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and 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 status as defined by applicable law.