Personal Assistant

ConnectU; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care support provider in Fraser Valley is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to deliver high-level administrative support to the General Manager and leadership team. This full-time role requires an organized professional with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Enjoy a supportive team culture with hybrid work options and competitive benefits, including five weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus superannuation

Five weeks of annual leave and ADO options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM of Client Services.
• Coordinate with the leadership team and administrative functions.
• Engage with stakeholders and serve as a point of contact.

Skills

Senior Care

Time Management

Google Docs

Hoyer Lift

QuickBooks

Infection Control Training

Caregiving

Office Experience

Personal Assistant Experience

Home Care

Alzheimer's Care

Administrative Experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or Administration

Minimum Year 12 schooling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you an organized, compassionate, and proactive professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment? We are seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to our General Manager (Client Services) and the wider leadership team, actively contributing to the strategic growth of our organization.

About us

Care Connect is an industry-leading and dynamic home care support provider. As a not-for-profit organization, we understand the importance of helping people of all ages remain independent at home. Our collaborative, supportive, and talented team enhances our clients' quality of life every day.

You can be part of it!

About the Role

The PA plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our organization, allowing our leaders to focus on providing care and support to those who need it most. You will provide effective and efficient high-level administrative support to the General Manager (GM) of Client Services, fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

You will manage the daily operations of the GM's office, act as a conduit between the GM and the operations team, and proactively support the GM and leadership team. Additionally, you will foster a collaborative team environment with other administrators to ensure cohesive support and seamless office coordination.

Duties will include :

• Supporting the GM of Client Services
• Supporting the Client Services leadership team
• Coordinating with the Executive Assistant on national office administrative functions, including visitor management, meetings, events, assets, and facilities management
• Engaging with stakeholders, responding to queries, acting as a point of contact, and providing guidance on processes, policies, and procedures

We offer a full-time, 12-month maximum-term role.

About You

You are an experienced Personal Assistant (or similar role), ideally in a not-for-profit or care environment, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels. You are flexible, adaptable, and aligned with community-focused values.

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, you are proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital tools. You possess strong word-processing and touch-typing skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

A tertiary qualification in Business, Administration, or a related field is highly regarded. A minimum of Year 12 schooling is essential. You must have full Australian working rights and current Police & Working with Children Checks (which can be arranged in due course). Our selection process includes psychometric assessments.

What's in it for you

• A warm, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace
• A competitive salary plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits (available to not-for-profit employees) to maximize your take-home pay
• Five weeks of annual leave and ADO options
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive team culture emphasizing work-life balance; hybrid working arrangements (1 day WFH) available
• Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing products

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right fit, apply now! Attach your current resume and a cover letter addressing the role's requirements. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so don't delay. We will keep you updated on your application status.

For questions or to request a position description, please contact Alisa Kerpen, Executive Assistant.

Care Connect is an inclusive Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all community members, including First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI individuals, mature-aged persons, and people living with disabilities.

Key Skills

Senior Care, Time Management, Google Docs, Hoyer Lift, QuickBooks, Infection Control Training, Caregiving, Office Experience, Personal Assistant Experience, Home Care, Alzheimer's Care, Administrative Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : [Specify years]

Vacancy : 1