Receptionist

Department: Administration

Work Location: Care Home – 1st Floor

Vacancy Status: FTE: 1.0

Temporary Full Time Part Time Pending return of Incumbent

Shift: Day Evening Night

Hours of Work

Start/Stop Time: 08:30-16:30

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Grid: 16

Job Summary:

• Answers general inquiries both in person and by telephone regarding resident information. Receives and relays messages. Receives and directs visitors to appropriate staff member or neighborhood. Participates in the resident elopement prevention procedure.

Supplies Management:

• Orders care supplies and maintains established par levels. Receives supply orders, checks for accuracy, and distributes to appropriate staff. Reconciles packing slips with order invoices.
• Updates and maintains electronic databases, lists, monthly calendars, care conference and medication review schedules.
• Sets up, maintains, and files the resident health record according to established procedures.
• In the absence of the staffing clerk, calls in and allocate relief staff to fill vacancies in accordance with policy and applicable collective agreements.
• Provides input into the development of facility policies and procedures. Reports near misses, risks, hazards, and incidents to the appropriate personnel. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the designated supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to type 50 wpm. Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Accuracy with numbers. Ability to deal with others effectively. Working knowledge and experience with word and Excel. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment.