Porter - Full Time

Job Title: Porter
Location: Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full- Time
Salary Range: $20 per hour
Department: Administrative General

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Inspir requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.   

Inspir Modern Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Inspir Modern Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!   

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Porter or related position
• Experience in and passion for working with seniors

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Personal Characteristics

• Oral and written comprehension and expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular situation
• Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by residents and guests
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
• Ability to stand for long hours and walk long distances without fatigue
• Ability to bend, stretch, stoop and reach repeatedly without difficulty
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 60 pounds
• Exerting up to 60 pounds of force regularly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
• Utilize technology as a means of communication necessary to support resident needs and ensure operational compliance as well as resident safety and security 

Typical Work Duties & Functions Duties & Functions

• Provides outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Supports Concierge Department in ensuring all visitors are screened and checked in according to Inspīr policy
• Assists with move-in and move-out of residents, including physical moving of resident belongings
• Delivery and physical set-up/take-down of the residence, including all furniture, equipment and fixtures based upon floor plan provided
• Deliver residents’ mail and packages
• Ensure building entrance is unobstructed and free of clutter at all times
• Direct guests to the reception area or the appropriate office/room upon entry into the building
• Run errands for residents upon request or as directed by management
• Reports damages throughout the building to the Concierge Services Manager
• Complies with health and safety regulations
• Follows evacuation rules of building in case of emergencies
• Participate in on-going in-service and training requirements
• Follow emergency procedures
• Understand and comply with all Inspīr safety practices and procedures
• Carries out other duties as assigned 

Working Conditions

•  Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including COVID-19, HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Under variable temperature conditions
• Under variable noise levels
• Outdoors/Indoors
• Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
• Around dust and or mite hazards
• Property operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
• Required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Required to work extended hours and to report to work during times of need including inclement weather and when building concerns arise
•  Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental infirmities
• Criminal background check required

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

• Premier parking available for associates through convenient payroll deduction for easy onsite parking access.

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