Gift Shop Assistant

Job Description

Organizes, plans and directs the operations of the community gift shop. Orders, organizes, and maintains shop inventory. Works in conjunction with a resident steering group.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one year of retail gift shop experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent lifting (up to 30 lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Long Term Care Environment. Working with people over the age of 65 is required, including those who may be experiencing memory loss.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write and communicate using the English language
• Ability to operate a cash drawer
• The ability to operate software used for sales and inventory.
• The ability to use a computer and telephone for ordering and operating the gift shop.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective communication with visitors, residents, and family members as well as community team members.
• The ability to work in a team culture using team participation practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Organize, order and sell gift shop merchandise to customers from within the community and to visitors.
• Order, receive and deliver groceries from local grocery stores and other vendors.
• Organize the gift shop merchandise including groceries, rotating inventory as required.
• Dust shelves, displays and merchandise, vacuum or sweep the shop per schedule.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors in coordination with the Business Office Director.
• Reconciles daily cash receipts and resident charge slips with the Business Office.
• Monitor and record temperature checks of refrigerated and frozen displays and storage per schedule.
• Ensure items for sale are not beyond their sell by or expiration dates.
• Enters daily slaves into the software system for customer billing.
• Participates in required training events and departmental meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Company Description

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.

Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays.
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• Paid Personal half day is provided each year.
• Free parking available
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Team Member referral bonus available
• Additional benefits are available for those who average 30 hours per week.