Unit Clerk (UC-RV68-003) - Bethany Riverview

Bethany-Care-Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Riverview in Calgary, AB is seeking a Part-time Unit Clerk to support resident care operations in the evening shift (4:45 PM–8:00 PM). The role involves clerical duties, maintaining resident records, coordinating with the Interdisciplinary Team, and facilitating communications with residents, families, and external agencies.

Requires Grade 12 and Unit Clerk certificate preferred; experience in geriatrics a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Experience as a Unit Clerk or in a geriatric care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and operational support in the resident care area.
• Assist Interdisciplinary Team to coordinate care and communication with departments and external agencies.
• Manage resident records: accurate documentation of assessments, interventions and outcomes.
• Answer phones, direct messages, and coordinate communications for residents and families.
• Arrange transportation and appointments, and assist with supplies and mail distribution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Unit Clerk Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Unit Clerk is accountable for the provision of clerical and operational support in an assigned resident care area. The Unit Clerk will assist the Interdisciplinary Team to be organized and to maintain efficient interaction with other departments and agencies.What You Will Do:Essential duties, responsibilities, and performance measures1. Resident Centered Care: Promotes service excellence through assisting residents, families, and Interdisciplinary Team members in meeting the needs of residents. Performance Measures include:a. Maintains a courteous, helpful demeanor and consistently demonstrates an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all contacts.b. Provides timely and accurate assistance to residents, families, team members and visitors.c. Facilitates communication as required (answering phones, directing messages, using intercom, communicating with external agencies and internal resources).d. Promotes resident well-being and independence through arranging appointments (hairdressing, outings, consultations, lab work, and conferences).e. Assists in identifying resident transportation needs and arranges transportation, accompaniment and petty cash as required.f. Communicates with the residents, families and Interdisciplinary Team members in regards to resident preferences and schedules.2. Documentation: Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care assessment, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.Performance Measures include:a. Assembles and maintains the Resident Health Care record in an accurate and up to date manner.b. Ensures proper resident identification is in place.c. Maintains the confidentiality of all residents.d. Maintains awareness of the unit’s inventory and completes requisitions for material management when required.e. Ensures adequate supply of stationary items and required forms.f. Utilizes required forms for ordering and when necessary picks up supplies from other departments.g. Completes Maintenance Requisitions as required and maintains awareness of status of repairs.h. Photocopies and distributes notices and mail as required.3. Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.Performance Measures include:a. Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions in the work environment, including immediate reporting of any unsafe conditions.b. Strong knowledge of body mechanics and proper lifting techniques.c. Utilizes the reporting process for Employee Injury and Hazardous conditions and resident unusual occurrences.d. Participates in fire drills and understands fire, WHMIS, MSIP and general safety procedures.4. Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.Performance Measures include:a. Understands, follows and applies all Bethany Standards of Conduct.b. Demonstrates a passion for care towards residents, families and team members.c. Attends and actively participates in education opportunities.d. Collaborates, communicates and shares knowledge and learning experiences with co-workers.e. Demonstrates commitment to learning new skills, and actively participates in workplace projects.5. Team Work: Cares for and actively participates and assists other employees to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.Performance Measures include:a. Liaises with Interdisciplinary Team to support resident and family requests for service (pastoral care, palliative care, volunteer services).b. Liaises with facility support services to support resident, family and Interdisciplinary Team requests for service (laundry, business office, maintenance, environmental services).c. Notifies appropriate team members, using internal communication processes, of the arrival, discharge, or transfer of residents.Qualifications1. Educationa. Grade 12 Diplomab. Unit Clerk Certificate preferred2. Experiencea. 1-2 years’ experience as a Unit Clerkb. Previous experience with geriatrics is preferred3. Professional Registrationa. N/A4. Additional Skillsa. Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.b. Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skillsc. Experience and a good working knowledge of Microsoft OfficePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS· Good vision and hearing (with correction if needed) is required.· Able to spend prolonged periods at a desk utilizing a computer and monitor and performing other close visual work as required (sitting, handling, touching, finger dexterity).· Mobility for kneeling, bending, stooping and light lifting would be utilized as able or necessary.Position Information:Location:Calgary, AlbertaSite:Bethany RiverviewSite Address:200, 2915 – 26th Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2B 2W6Classification:Unit Clerk (UC-RV68-003) - Bethany RiverviewFTE:0.50Non- Union/Union:Department/Unit:Business Office - RiverviewTime Type:Part timePosition Type:PermanentShift & Hours of Work:Evening (1545-2000)Shift per Cycle:Monday to FridayPosition Start Date:2026-11-09Position End Date:All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.