What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist / Security – PRN position at Excelsior Care Group?
Facility: Acclaim Rehab and Nursing Center
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Schedule: PRN | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Join Our Team!
Acclaim Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a dependable and professional Receptionist / Security team member to provide a welcoming environment for residents, families, and visitors while supporting front desk operations and facility safety.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Schedule: PRN | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Join Our Team!
Acclaim Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a dependable and professional Receptionist / Security team member to provide a welcoming environment for residents, families, and visitors while supporting front desk operations and facility safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls, determine the purpose of each call, and direct callers to the appropriate individual or department.
- Take and deliver messages or transfer callers to voicemail when personnel are unavailable.
- Provide accurate facility information, including directions, department contacts, and visiting procedures.
- Coordinate resident calls with the nursing unit when residents do not have access to a telephone.
- Operate the telephone and paging systems to locate staff and communicate requests.
- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate office, department, or resident room.
- Monitor visitor access, oversee the sign-in process, and ensure visitors follow facility policies.
- Monitor the front entrance for residents at risk of elopement and promptly notify nursing staff of concerns.
- Monitor the presence and location of sales representatives and vendors within the facility.
- Maintain current resident directories, room listings, department extensions, emergency contacts, and on-call staff information.
- Follow nursing guidance regarding residents who cannot receive calls and refer inquiries to the appropriate nurse.
- Communicate courteously with residents, families, staff, healthcare professionals, and vendors.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and assist team members as needed.
- Compassion and empathy toward residents and their families.
- Professional, respectful, and courteous demeanor, including during challenging situations.
- Dependability, personal integrity, and accountability for assigned duties and scheduled shifts.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain alert while monitoring facility access.
- Initiative, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Availability to work PRN day and/or overnight shifts.
Salary : $16