Receptionist, Temporary Casual, Long Term Care Reception Services
- Kingston, ON, Canada
Wage: $25.01 - $26.32 · Temporary
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Original job description
Job Code: 28342
Status: Temporary Casual (Up to 15 months)
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $25.01 - $26.32
Posting Period: November 10, 2026 - November 16, 2026
The Receptionist is the first contact for visitors to Providence Manor and is expected to show hospitality and exemplary customer service, in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care.
Education & Experience
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
Status: Temporary Casual (Up to 15 months)
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $25.01 - $26.32
Posting Period: November 10, 2026 - November 16, 2026
The Receptionist is the first contact for visitors to Providence Manor and is expected to show hospitality and exemplary customer service, in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care.
Education & Experience
- Post-secondary certification in Office Administration from an educational facility recognized by the province of Ontario
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software to be determined through testing
- Prior experience in a health-care setting is preferred
- Operation of the Telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and interdepartmental calls
- Knowing and following emergency-code procedures and calming communicating information to various parties as required.
- Performing a variety of clerical duties, including but not limited to, sorting mail, facsimiles and deliveries and scheduling resident transportation to scheduled appointments and communicating this information to the appropriate Home Area
- Must maintain confidentiality with regards to client and staff personal information
- Works in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and its regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all health and safety policies, procedures and legislation including, wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Welcome visitors and provide exemplary customer service, operate the telephone switchboard, and communicate calmly during emergency-code situations. Perform clerical tasks, sort incoming items, schedule resident transportation, protect confidential information, and follow health and safety requirements.
Requirements
A post-secondary certification in Office Administration from an educational facility recognized by Ontario is required, along with Microsoft Office proficiency assessed through testing. Prior experience in a health-care setting is preferred.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Telephone Switchboard Operation
- Emergency-Code Procedures
- Calm Communication
- Clerical Administration
- Mail And Delivery Sorting
- Transportation Scheduling
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Personal Protective Equipment
Benefits
- Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Orientation For New Hires
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities
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Categories
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Health Care
- Long-Term Care
- Reception Services
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Telephone Switchboard
- Emergency-Code Procedures
- Clerical Duties
- Mail Sorting
- Facsimiles
- Deliveries
- Resident Transportation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Confidentiality
- Health And Safety Act
- Health And Safety Policies
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Dementia Care
- Veterans Care
- Person- And Family-Centred Care