Assignment Coordinator

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Bedford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Education allowance for employees and

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking an Assignment Coordinator to serve as the main contact for clients and field staff, ensuring high-quality service by matching clients in need of care with suitable staff.

You will build and maintain care schedules, manage data in our system, and respond to diverse inquiries from funders, staff, patients, and families, while upholding our commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• One year administrative or office experience is an asset.
• Scheduling experience is an asset.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Superior customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Compassion and empathy when interacting with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate staff to patients based on factors such as patient times, staff availability, and skill sets.
• Build a care schedule for patients.
• Enter and update employee and patient data in the computerized system.
• Respond professionally to calls and electronic communications from funders, staff, patients, and families.
• Document and report all staff and patient interactions.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Superior customer service skills

Oral and written communication

Compassion and empathy

One year administrative experience

Scheduling experience

Job description

Job Description As an Assignment Coordinator, you will act as the primary point of contact for clients and field staff, offering superior customer service skills as you match clients in need of care to appropriate field staff.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Assign appropriate staff to patients based on a variety of factors including times suggested by patients, staff availability and relevant skill sets
• Build a care schedule for patients
• Enter and update employee and patient data within computerized system
• Respond professionally and courteously to calls and electronic communication from funders, staff, patients, and families
• Document and appropriately report all staff and patient interactions

What you bring:

• One year administrative or office experience is an asset
• Scheduling experience is an asset
• Strong computer skills
• Superior Customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written
• Compassion and empathy when interacting with patients and their families

Time Type Full time

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

• We embrace every person for the individual they are.
• We care for each person as we would our own family.
• We collaborate with others because we achieve more together.
• We are relentless in our efforts to improve.
• We respect the resources entrusted to us.