Unit Clerk

Shepherd's Care; Eden; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Shepherd’s Care Foundation in Canada invites you to join our team as a Unit Clerk. This casual position supports the nursing team, coordinates day-to-day activities, communicates with residents, families, physicians and the inter-disciplinary team, and helps ensure safety, dignity and high-quality care.

Ideal candidates will read, write and speak English proficiently, hold grade 12 or equivalent, and have a Unit Clerk Certificate.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Unit Clerk Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the nursing team.
• Provide support to residents and their families and visitors.
• Liaise with staff, physicians and IDT members to ensure quality care.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Unit Clerk Certificate

Job description

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected.

Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the centre of our organization’s development. Our inspiring Mission is “Living life in a caring, Christian environment” and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centred and present in the lives of our residents.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Casual

Hourly Rate of Pay: 21.08-26.42

Reporting to the Director of Care, Program Manager, or Clinical Supervisor, the Unit Clerk performs duties to help coordinate the day-to-day activities of the nursing team.The Unit Clerk has extensive involvement with employees, physicians, members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), residents and family/visitors. The Unit Clerk provides support to residents and their family and visitors in an environment that enables independence, safety, dignity, and high quality care to the residents’ well-being.

Consider applying if you can read, write, and speak English proficiently, have grade 12 or equivalent, and a Unit Clerk Certificate.

Who We Are

Shepherd’s Care Foundation is a mission driven, faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1000 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs including Independent Living, Continuing Care Home Type B (supportive living/SL4), Continuing Care Home Type B Secure (SL4D), Continuing Care Home Type A (long term care and complex care), and Home and Community Care Type 2.

What We Offer

Shepherd’s Care Foundation offers competitive total rewards, a strong focus on employee safety and wellness, and a commitment to progressive work teams, personal development, and collaboration. We also offer respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards, and pride ourselves on open and connected work environments.

Note that, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).

Privacy Notice

Shepherd’s Care Foundation respects your right to privacy and takes seriously our responsibilities regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. Shepherd’s Care Foundation wishes you to be aware of the following information.

If you are applying for employment with Shepherd’s Care Foundation, the personal information that you provide will be used to assess your qualifications and suitability as a potential employee. Shepherd’s Care Foundation may also collect and use additional personal information provided by you or your references in the course of evaluation and hiring process.

Your personal information will become part of your employment file if you are a successful candidate. Shepherd’s Care Foundation may collect and use additional information about you, such as criminal record background checks, test scores and performance assessments, for the purpose of managing the employment relationship.