Senior Living Front Desk Concierge (Brookhaven, Ga)

POSITION: Concierge TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Community Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Resident Relations STATUS: Non-exempt/Hourly

SUMMARY The Concierge serves as the first point of contact for Orchard and demonstrates a friendly cheerful disposition, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. They lead, train, and supervise the front desk First Impressions team and model the company FAMILY values and best practices. The Concierge coordinates with the leadership team members on behalf of visitor and family requests and is responsible for the first impressions and hospitality staff onboarding training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age or older

High school diploma or GED required

Proven customer service experience and skills

Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x‑ray, and health screening

Current CPR certification

Must have a valid driver's license

Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing, and announcing them appropriately

Manages schedule for front desk team, ensuring the position is covered during scheduled hours

Demonstrates proficiency in responding to inquiries

Answers, screens, and forwards any incoming phone calls in a professional manner

Maintains security by following procedures and controlling access (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges, provide name tags to employees following name tag process)

Keeps office areas (lobby, consult room, front desk) neat and stocked; ensures doors are free of finger/hand prints

Serves as a liaison between all departments

Assists in employee onboarding as necessary

Completes administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner

Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and database input

Receives and sorts daily mail/deliveries

Updates appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments

Performs clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, and faxing

Provides a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for residents, family, visitors and staff

Creates and implements monthly front desk customer service training; coordinate with Sales Care Counselor to review phone inquiry and walk in tour training; maintain record of attendees, topics, and date of each training

Participates in separate inquiry handling training provided by Sales Care Counselor

Leads creation and implementation of Guest Meal process and accounting; coordinates with the Business Director

Leads New Resident Orientation process, ensuring every leadership team member meets new resident on the day after move‑in

Produces, distributes, receives, and interprets Resident and Staff Satisfaction surveys; shares results with Executive Director and leadership team

Employees must dress according to the requirements of the job. All employees will be advised of the appropriate dress for their job classification. Personal appearance is outlined in detail in your employee handbook. Please note the following highlights for expectations related to First Impressions/Concierge Team.

DRESS CODE

Business casual attire:

Dress pants/skirt and top

Tight fitting, low cut, or otherwise revealing clothing are neither appropriate nor acceptable

Denim jeans are not appropriate, accept on designated casual days

All employees must wear nametag

Neatness, cleanliness, and good personal hygiene are important

Nail and hair color should be business professional as defined by Orchard

COMPETENCIES

Works with integrity; upholds organizational values

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication

Competent in organizational & time management skills

Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision‑making skills

Ability to make responsible choices, decisions and act in a resident's best interest

Ability to work independently without direct supervision by following Orchard Senior Living's procedures and guidelines

Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office & the ability to learn new applications

Makes individual contributions to the success of the business and be a key member of an experienced team

ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS

Adheres to all Orchard policies and procedures

Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adheres to all HIPAA rules

Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with residents, families, peers and in the community. Outlined in detail in the employee handbook

Maintains positive communication and team collaboration

Serves as an ambassador for Orchard at all times.

Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self‑education

Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety

Attends regularly scheduled department meetings

Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position

Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required

Participates in safety program, as requested

Cooperates to investigate employee injuries

Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations

Encourages staff to make suggestions on safety practices

Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with Executive Director, department directors and associates

Participates in orientation of new employees

Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested

Remains updated and communicates state regulation changes to all associates

Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA)

Participates in the risk management programs

Demonstrates the ability to be innovative and creative and have patience, high energy and resourcefulness in problem solving

Assists as requested by the Executive Director or supervisor in a dining room during resident meal times to ensure residents have a positive experience

Must always be accessible either by phone or email. Voice messages and emails are responded to within 24 hours

Ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of our residents

Follows Professional Dress Code policies as outlined in the employee handbook for community and department specific standards

Adheres to Orchard's No Cell Phone policy as outlined in the employee handbook at all times

Perform other related duties as assigned

ORCHARD STANDARDS All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F‑A‑M‑I‑L‑Y mission and vision.

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self‑Control

These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F‑A‑M‑I‑L‑Y values and best practices.

F‑A‑M‑I‑L‑Y First Impressions: All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused.

MEANINGFUL MOMENTS When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration.

LEARNING AND LEADING Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence.

YES "WE CAN" ATTITUDE With a can‑do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving.

ADA REQUIREMENTS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Physical Requirements

Lifting – More than 25 lbs, routinely; More than 50 lbs, occasionally

Transfer – 150 lb. or greater resident weight

Sitting – 1 – 3 hours/day

Standing – 4 – 5 hour/day

Walking – 2 – 4 hours/day

Bending, stooping, squatting, and/or twisting – Repeatedly throughout day

Climbing stairs – Repeatedly throughout day

Reaching – 0.5 hour/day arms shoulder level

Use of telephone – 3 – 4 hours/day

Working under pressure – 3 – 4 hours/day

Working rapidly for long periods – 2 – 3 hours/day

Use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier – 4 – 5 hours/day

Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction).

May occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements

Critical thinking

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials

Analyzing data or report information

Creating methodologies for accomplishing a goal

Conducting research

Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources

Developing plans, procedures, goals, strategies, or processes

Clear verbal articulation of the English language

Working Environment

Indoors

Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Skin contact with solvents or other chemicals such as alcohol, acetone, detergents, bleach, and latex gloves

Exposure to medical equipment with the risk of lacerations or punctures

This job description is only a summary and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This document is subject to change at any time.

*Evenings and weekend availability required.

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