Concierge

Major Responsibilities:

• Greets customers and assesses their immediate needs.
• Successfully manages the first impression of the facility.
• Offers assistance in any way necessary to include assist out of their vehicle, locate wheelchair, provide directions, escort to destination, etc.
• Passes customer to volunteers for escorts when possible.
• Utilizes Admitting or other departments to verify destination and remains with the patient if they are alone or in a wheelchair.
• Assists in maintaining a smooth traffic flow at the entrances to the facility.
• Assists in the arrangement of parking needs of customers, i.e., valet service, tour busses, short-term visitors, etc. Assists customers with transportation needs, i.e., taxi vouchers, bus passes, van transport, or other special needs.
• Assures working area is clean of debris, safe, and free from obstacles.
• Reports any Security/Safety issues to the Public Safety Services Department immediately.
• Works with hospital support staff that may include, but is not limited to: Public Safety, Environmental Services, Plant Operations, Patient Transport and Grounds.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in service management as a concierge or greeter in a large public facility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and work independent of direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work a flexible, customer-oriented schedule that meets the needs of Aurora guests and visitors.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk and/or run throughout work area approximately 95% of the workday.
• Ability to withstand exposure to weather elements 95% of the workday.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population of customers.
• Ability to tolerate minimal exposures of odors from auto emissions/gasoline.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.