** FRIDAY AND/OR WEEKEND RECEPTIONISTS NEEDED **

Shifts Available:

• 6:30am - 2pm Saturday and/or Sundays
• Opportunity for additional hours on holidays and to cover days off.

Job Summary:

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to being the premier provider and employer of choice in Short Term Rehabilitation, Sub-Acute, and Long Term Healthcare services for the Hudson Valley area. We are dedicated to being the leader in the application and design of innovative services, fostering new partnerships in the community, promoting excellence in the delivery of care for residents and staff, by anticipating and embracing the ever changing needs of the community we serve. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The role of the Receptionist is to provide a friendly and helpful first impression to our residents, visitors and staff, adhere to all policies and procedures of the facility while focusing on customer service and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: During the course of your shift you may be required to perform some or all of the following:

• Answering telephones and directing calls to the appropriate receiver
• Assisting customers and answering questions
• Screening individuals for COVID-19 by taking temperatures and ensuring logs get completed
• Receiving items dropped off for residents, sorting, filing, copying, other clerical functions, etc.
• Open and/or close the Front Lobby, assures all residents, visitors, vendors and contractors adhere to the secure access and departure rules of the facility, and assure the Lobby is secure when the Receptionist leaves the area.
• Aid in guaranteeing a safe environment.
• Must be aware of situations in the Lobby area at all times and must never leave the Lobby area unattended.
• Present a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Serve as main switchboard and paging operator for entire facility. Ascertains nature of calls and relays to proper location within facility.
• Assist in resident elopement prevention by communicating with residents, transporters and nursing personnel whenever a resident leaves the facility.
• Assure that visitors sign in and out of facility.
• Assist visitors and residents with directions. Maintain current list of residents to aid in directing visitors and notify staff of their visitors, appointments, etc.
• Respond to/perform emergency procedure in response to facility’s fire alarm system.
• Collect resident’s clothing from visitors, have family complete inventory sheet and relay to laundry for marking.
• Distribute payroll checks and additional announcements to staff.
• Take RSVP’s for the Care Plan Calendar
• Adhere to all break time rules.
• Adhere to all facility and department policies and procedures.
• Ensure all HIPAA requirements are adhered.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

*COVID-19 considerations: We follow all CDC and Dept. of Health guidelines.

Education:

a. Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent), preferred.

Work Experience:

a. One year of reception experience preferred, not required.

Job Knowledge/Requirements:

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Seeking friendly, outgoing individual with excellent telephone etiquette and strong communication skills.
• The candidate must be reliable, organized, able to multi-task.
• Only individuals who are kind, compassionate, and empathetic towards nursing home residents should apply.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job related duties, which may require lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing up to 50 lbs. or more as needed.

EEO Statement:

Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, creed, natural origin, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/familial status, civil union/domestic partnership status, veteran/military status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, handicap, actual or perceived disability, pregnancy, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offences, or any other category protected by applicable law. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Montgomery Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location