Receptionist

$16.44 / hr - $18.44 / hr

Receptionist

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Pay Range: $16.44 – $18.44/hour PLUS experience credit — Earn more with prior experience
Status: Full-Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available
NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for eligible employees

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Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a friendly, organized, and compassionate Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for residents, families, staff, and visitors, this role plays an important part in creating a welcoming and professional environment throughout the facility.

 

If you enjoy helping others, staying organized, and being part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Elderwood of Uihlein?

• NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters
• Newly renovated facility in beautiful Lake Placid
• Shift Differentials available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical , vision, dental and more! )
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive and resident-centered team environment
• Opportunities for growth and long-term career stability

Receptionist Position Overview

Receptionists at Elderwood support daily operations through administrative assistance, customer service, and resident interaction. In addition to clerical responsibilities, this role serves as a welcoming presence for residents, families, visitors, and staff while helping maintain efficient communication throughout the facility.

 

At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People, and our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do.

Receptionist Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Greet residents, visitors, and staff while providing excellent customer service
• Perform general clerical duties including typing, filing, copying, and data entry
• Sort and distribute mail and assist with internal communications
• Manage basic scheduling, records, and administrative tracking systems
• Distribute paychecks and support daily office operations as needed
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow all facility policies and procedures
• Support resident needs such as delivering newspapers and assisting with approved transport
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required and assist with additional duties as assigned

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.

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.