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you can advance

Others & Yourself

Role:

Receptionist

Location:

The Gables at Winchester
299 Cambridge Drive
Winchester, MA  01890

Job Attributes:

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  • Job ID

    1297369

  • Req ID

    140509BR

  • Job Category

    Administrative

  • Career Area

    Community Careers

  • Job Type

    Part-Time

  • Work Shift

    Daytime

  • Job Location

    299 Cambridge Drive
    Winchester, MA  01890

Great Place To Work

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity:

The Resident Services Associate - Receptionist will be responsible for enhancing the living experience for our senior residents by providing exceptional concierge and reception services. The Resident Services Associate will be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, offering personalized assistance and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Greet and welcome residents, guests, and visitors with a warm and professional demeanor.
  • Assist residents with a variety of requests, including transportation arrangements, dining reservations, event bookings, and other personal services.
  • Coordinate with local service providers to arrange services for residents such as dry cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance.
  • Provide information and recommendations about local attractions, services, and amenities.
  • Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and professionally, taking messages as necessary.
  • Manage front desk operations, ensuring the area is neat, organized, and welcoming.
  • Maintain and update resident and visitor logs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Handle inquiries and provide accurate information about the community, including services, events, and policies.
  • Assist with the coordination and communication of resident activities and events.
  • Support residents with minor administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and making copies.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages, ensuring timely distribution to residents.
  • Maintain inventory of office and concierge supplies, placing orders as needed.
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of resident newsletters and notices.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience in a concierge, receptionist, or customer service role, preferably in a senior living or hospitality setting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k + Match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
  • Professional Development Funds
  • Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
  • Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

  • Puts People First – You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
  • Customer Focused – You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
  • Results Oriented – You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
  • Drives Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
  • Embraces Change – You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.

EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including... Continue reading

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

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