Ward Clerk, Union, Casual-AgeCare Miller Crossing

Job summary

The Ward Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to the Director of Care and the facility. Responsibilities include managing telephone inquiries, maintaining resident records, and coordinating staff schedules.

Job details

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Ward Clerk reporting to the Director of Care is responsible for a variety of clerical/administrative functions supporting the Director of Care and the home. What Is In It For You: To respond to incoming telephone lines and take and relay messages as required. To greet visitors and directs them as appropriate. To assist with resident information on lab requisitions. To maintain or assist in maintenance of resident records /files. To perform filing assignments for the DOC. To assist with labeling of resident's belongings. To prepare and post the nursing schedule under the direction of DOC. To update and maintain the schedule daily, including calling staff. To input changes to the staff schedules daily and present To DOC for approval. To carry out various clerical duties and prepare reports or manuals as required. What You Will Need: Health Care Aide certificate preferred. Basic clerical / administrative skills. Pleasant telephone manner with strong customer service skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to deal with tight timelines. Experience with Microsoft office suite of applications. Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

What you’ll do

The Ward Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to the Director of Care and the facility. Responsibilities include managing telephone inquiries, maintaining resident records, and coordinating staff schedules.

Requirements

Candidates should possess basic administrative skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A Health Care Aide certificate is preferred, and the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clerical
• Administrative
• Customer service
• Telephone etiquette
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Microsoft office suite
• Record keeping
• Scheduling
• Data entry
• Report Writing
• Administrative Functions
• Compassion
• Clerical Works
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Packaging And Labeling
• Long-Term Care
• Microsoft Office
• Filing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Union Clerk
• Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
• General Office Clerks
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

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