Administrative Skills, Assisted Living, Communication Skills, Community Support, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Response, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Telephone Skills
Van Dyk Park Place Assisted Living Community in Hawthorne, NJ, is seeking a friendly, professional Receptionist to join our Administrative Team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming first impression, assisting residents and families, and supporting a caring community environment.
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-time, 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; every other weekend required.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet residents, families, visitors, vendors, and staff in a warm, professional, and helpful manner.
- Answer and route incoming calls, assist with telephone requests, and support resident communication needs.
- Maintain a welcoming reception area and uphold a positive public image for the community.
- Assist with administrative duties as needed.
- Support resident services by coordinating requests, appointments, inquiries, and communication with appropriate departments.
- Follow established policies and procedures related to confidentiality, emergency response, resident safety, and community operations.
- Assist during emergencies, drills, screenings, and other community needs as directed.
Qualifications
- Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
- Reliable, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks in a busy front-desk setting.
- Prior receptionist, administrative, or senior living experience is helpful, but not required.
Join Our Team
If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy helping others feel welcomed and supported, we would love to meet you. Apply today to become part of the Van Dyk Park Place family.