Receptionist - DePaul Hall
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Receptionist to join our DePaul Hall team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
We are searching for a Receptionist to join our DePaul Hall team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- Receiving and routing telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors and contractors as appropriate. You will also be responsible for providing routine information and responding to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and/ or department(s).
- Performing a wide variety of typing assignments as required, some being confidential in nature
- Establishing, maintaining, processing, and updating files, records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge files
- Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which involves petty cash reconciliation, clothing allowance and trust deposits, and payments on resident accounts
- May book resident medical appointments and arranges transportation
- Responds to all resident issues/situations promptly and takes appropriate action to rectify concerns
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way e.g. follows manufacturers guidelines in the use of equipment
- Responsible for monitoring the fire/security alarm panel, the front door, and following safety and security duties as per facility policy
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- An approved 2-year Office Administration / Professional Secretarial diploma or university degree (i.e. Bachelor of Secretarial Science)
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
- Ability to operate personal computers including various software packages including Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher and various database software applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Strong resident focus and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to type 80 words per minute considered an asset.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively.
- Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
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Responsibilities
Receive and route calls, greet and direct visitors, respond to inquiries, distribute mail and documents, and complete typing, filing, and routine bookkeeping tasks. Support residents by arranging appointments and transportation, addressing concerns, and monitoring front-door and fire/security systems in accordance with facility policies.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an approved two-year Office Administration or Professional Secretarial diploma or a university degree, and two years of related experience. Candidates should know general office procedures and software, maintain confidentiality, communicate positively, prioritize work with minimal supervision, and be available for flexible shifts; senior-care experience and typing 80 words per minute are assets.
Skills
- Telephone Call Handling
- Visitor Reception
- Customer Service
- Mail Distribution
- Typing
- Records Management
- Confidentiality
- Basic Bookkeeping
- Petty Cash Reconciliation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Transportation Coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Database Software
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Virtual Healthcare
- Retirement Savings Plan With 5% Employer Matching
- Vacation Accrual
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Career Growth And Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition And Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Receptionist
- Office Administration
- Professional Secretarial Diploma
- Telephone Call Handling
- Visitor Reception
- Customer Service
- Mail Distribution
- Typing
- Records Management
- Confidentiality
- Bookkeeping
- Petty Cash Reconciliation
- Resident Accounts
- Appointment Scheduling
- Transportation Coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Database Software
- Retirement Living
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Care
- Fire Alarm Monitoring
- Security Alarm Monitoring
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check