Receptionist

Receptionist – Part Time

Glen Hill Gardens | Bowmanville

Permanent Part-Time | Evenings & Weekends

Are you friendly, organized and someone who genuinely enjoys helping people?

Glen Hill Gardens is looking for a welcoming and dependable Part-Time Receptionist to join our team. As one of the first people residents, families and visitors meet when they enter our home, our Receptionist plays an important role in creating the warm, welcoming environment we want everyone to experience at Glen Hill Gardens.

Glen Hill Gardens is a modern long-term care home in Bowmanville operated by Durham Christian Homes. Guided by our Christian principles, we are committed to enriching the lives of the residents we serve and those who serve them.

This position is primarily scheduled:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The successful candidate must also have some flexibility to pick up additional shifts as needed, including coverage for vacation, illness and other staffing needs.

What You’ll Do

As our Receptionist, you will be an important point of contact for residents, families, visitors and staff. Key responsibilities include:

• Warmly greeting residents, families, visitors and others entering the home
• Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to routine inquiries
• Providing exceptional customer service and assisting visitors in navigating the home
• Receiving and distributing mail, messages and other correspondence
• Maintaining routine office records, files and documentation
• Assisting with staff call-ins and replacement procedures in accordance with established protocols
• Providing general clerical and administrative support to help keep the home running smoothly
• Maintaining a professional, organized and welcoming reception area
• Performing other related duties as required

What We’re Looking For

You will be a great fit for this role if you:

• Have a Grade 12 diploma; additional education in office or business administration is an asset
• Have previous reception, administrative or customer service experience
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Are organized, dependable and able to manage multiple priorities
• Are comfortable handling telephone calls and inquiries in a busy environment
• Demonstrate discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information
• Have a friendly, patient and respectful approach when interacting with seniors, families, visitors and coworkers
• Are able to work independently and exercise good judgment, particularly during evening and weekend shifts

Experience working in long-term care, seniors' services or a health care environment is an asset, but not required.

Why Join Glen Hill Gardens?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants a part-time position where their presence genuinely matters. You’ll work in a beautiful, modern home, alongside a team committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for our residents and their families.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Durham Christian Homes is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us of their needs so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $18.45 per hour

Work Location: In person