Let us welcome you home at The Edward in Calgary, AB.
At Optima Living, we’re committed to building communities where everyone truly feels at home whether you live here or work here. We operate Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care communities across Alberta and British Columbia, and our vision is simple: For every person to feel at home.
This isn’t just something we say it’s something we live by. All of us here feel it’s a genuine honour to work with our residents. We believe in a resident-centered approach, where the resident is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our credo, “Let us welcome you home,” we strive every day to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and truly at home.
As the first point of contact, the Concierge plays a valuable role and is responsible for ensuring exceptional service through greeting residents, staff, visitors and as well as general administrative support.
Responsibilities
Provide a friendly and approachable image as the first point of contact
Maintain a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors
Ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and visitors while using compassion when dealing with difficult situations
Manage incoming calls and transfer to appropriate individual
Maintaining resident services and identify areas for improvements
Respond to resident inquiries promptly
Assist with coordination of move ins
Operate and maintain office equipment
General administrative support; documentation, mail/courier, office supply inventory
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications and Experience
One (1) year experience as a Concierge or similar role is preferred
Driving License (Class 5) required.
Emergency First Aid required.
Completion of post-secondary administration program is an asset
Experience in a residential care setting is an asset
Demonstrated excellent client service skills
Superior interpersonal skills to interact with residents, staff and visitors
Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Conditions of Employment
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
