Unit Clerk - Full-Time

Avalon Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Discounts

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking a Unit Clerk at Avalon Care Centre in Orangeville, ON. This on-site support role reports to the Director of Care and handles clerical tasks, patient file maintenance, and coordination of appointments to promote resident well‑being.

Responsibilities include reception duties, admissions/ transfers documentation, safety compliance, and participation in staff onboarding and training. Requires Grade 12 and healthcare clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year related healthcare/clerical experience preferred
• Strong office practices and computer proficiency
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Administration & Reception: manage visitors, phone/correspondence, records, inventory and general clerical tasks.
• Resident & Clinical Support: coordinate appointments, maintain resident charts, process admissions/transfers/deaths documentation.
• General Duties & Compliance: portering residents, ensure safety plans, confidentiality, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Professional Development: attend mandatory meetings/trainings, assist with staff orientation and adhere to safe work practices] ,
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• COMPANY NAME: Jarlette Health ServicesKEY POINTS: Unit Clerk duties, on-site role, Ontario healthcare setting

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Responsibility

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Unit Clerk

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: On site at 355 Broadway, Orangeville, ON

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Avalon Care Centre is a fully accredited long term care home in Orangeville, Ontario and serves 137 residents. Orangeville is approximately 60 km north of Mississauga and offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities, a thriving arts scene, extensive park and recreation facilities, and easy access to natural landscapes. The community is known for its welcoming, diverse population and serves as a growing hub with a good balance of cultural attractions and outdoor activities.

Join our team as a Unit Clerk!

Under the direction of the Director of Care, the Unit Clerk is responsible and accountable for a wide variety of clerical duties in support of care and services to promote the overall well-being of our residents.

This administrative support role covers four main areas:

1. Administration & Reception: Managing visitors, communication (phone/correspondence), records, inventory, and general clerical tasks (typing, scanning).
2. Resident & Clinical Support: Coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate/updated resident medical charts, and processing documentation for admissions, transfers, and deaths.
3. General Duties & Compliance: Portering residents, ensuring safety (fire/disaster plans, hazard reporting), maintaining strict confidentiality, and engaging in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
4. Professional Development: Attending mandatory meetings/training, assisting with new staff orientation, and adhering to safe work practices.

The Unit Clerk also promotes positive experiences with residents, family members and guests, and interacts with other departments to ensure seamless resident care.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Previous experience working in healthcare environment preferred
• General knowledge of office practices, processes, and procedures
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills

Our offer to you may include:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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