Administrative Assistant - Home Care

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support for the Home Care program. The role reports to the Regional Director and supports Home Care & Palliative Care services, ensuring accurate data, confidentiality, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Required are Grade 12, strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel), data entry accuracy, and 2–3 years of related experience, plus excellent communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent completed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Data entry accuracy is essential.
• 2–3 years of related experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative/clerical support for day-to-day Home Care operations.
• Support the Regional Director and Home Care & Palliative Care services.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Data Entry

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Interlake-Eastern Health Services

Department / Unit: Home Care

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 01/06/2027 - 01/01/2029

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Director, Home Care & Palliative Care Services, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative/clerical support for the day-to-day operations of the Home Care program. The position of Administrative Assistant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer applications, in particular Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Data Entry (accuracy of reporting is of prime important).
• Two to three years of related experience is required.
• Ability to operate standard dictating and office equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships in a team based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to display professional conduct at all times when dealing with fellow staff members, public, board members, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attentiveness to detail to ensure high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with access to sensitive information.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.