Ward Clerk Reg PT [BJP UC2 0.60] AgeCare Jasper Place

AgeCare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Ward Clerk to support the Director of Care in our Edmonton home. You will handle clerical tasks, respond to calls, greet visitors, and assist with resident information on lab requisitions while maintaining accurate resident records.

You will also prepare and post nursing schedules, update them daily, and communicate changes to staff, while performing various clerical duties and reporting as required to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Health Care Aide certificate preferred.
• Basic clerical/administrative skills required.
• Pleasant telephone manner with strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Must provide Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and relay messages to the appropriate party.
• Greet visitors and direct them as needed.
• Assist with resident information on lab requisitions and maintain resident records/files.
• Perform filing tasks for the Director of Care (DOC).
• Label residents' belongings and assist with schedule preparation under the DOC.
• Prepare and post the nursing schedule, update daily, and relay changes to staff.
• Carry out clerical duties and prepare reports or manuals as required.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Health Care Aide certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About UsAt AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.The Opportunity:The Ward Clerk reporting to the Director of Care is responsible for a variety of clerical/administrative functions supporting the Director of Care and the home.What Is In It For You:To respond to incoming telephone lines and take and relay messages as required.To greet visitors and directs them as appropriate.To assist with resident information on lab requisitions.To maintain or assist in maintenance of resident records /files.To perform filing assignments for the DOC.To assist with labeling of resident's belongings.To prepare and post the nursing schedule under the direction of DOC.To update and maintain the schedule daily, including calling staff.To input changes to the staff schedules daily and present To DOC for approval.To carry out various clerical duties and prepare reports or manuals as required.What You Will Need:Health Care Aide certificate preferred.Basic clerical / administrative skills.Pleasant telephone manner with strong customer service skills.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Ability to deal with tight timelines.Experience with Microsoft office suite of applications.Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!