Part Time Weekend Receptionist

Evergreen Care; Mountrath; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Evergreen Care in Ireland is seeking a Receptionist to join our team at Borris Lodge Nursing Home. This part-time role requires front-desk presence and administrative support to the Nurse Manager and nursing staff.

You will handle paperwork, HR-related tasks in the Time Management System (TMS), book appointments, and coordinate transport for residents. Experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an Administrative role.
• Experience in a similar healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Nurse Manager and Nursing team.
• Complete paperwork and financial documents as requested by the Nurse Manager.
• Assist the Nurse Manager in updating and managing the Time Management System (TMS).
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge processes for residents and staff files.
• Adhere to Evergreen Care policies in the best interest of residents and staff.
• Develop good communication with Nurse Manager, residents, relatives, and stakeholders.
• Schedule appointments for residents and book taxis as needed.
• Promote economical use of resources to ensure value for money.
• Help maintain a home-like environment where residents’ individuality and dignity are upheld.
• Participate in visits and inspections by HSE/HIQA and other authorities.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Receptionist

About Us:

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organization providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide.

We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community.

It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

About The Role

Duties Include:

• To provide secretarial support to the Nurse Manager and Nursing team and Nursing Home in general.
• To complete such paperwork and / or financial documents as requested by the Nurse Manager.
• To assist the Nurse Manager in completing her HR function by up-dating and managing the Time Management System (TMS)
• To assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge process of residents and to assist in the management of new staff and the compiling of their file.
• To adhere to the policies as laid down by Evergreen Care in the best interest of residents and staff.
• To develop good communication channels with Nurse Manager of the home, residents and their relatives, the HSE accounting departments and all other stakeholders that have an impact on or interest in the home.
• To assist the company and residents in their post and telephone requirements. To schedule appointments on behalf of residents and to book taxis etc.
• To be economic with the utilisation of resources in order that the optimum standard of work and value for money can be achieved, and to encourage other staff to be equally economic with resources.
• To assist in developing and maintaining a ‘home-like’ environment and atmosphere, where the resident is seen as the central figure in all decision making, ensuring that their right to individuality, privacy, dignity, independence, and choice is our focus at all times.
• To participate in announced/unannounced visits and inspectors from the registration and inspector unit (HSE / HIQA), environment health officer, fire authority and mental health commission if applicable e.g., Provide reports detailing staff training as requested by the Nurse Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum one year’s experience in an Administrative role. Experience working in a similar environment, desirable but not essential. From time to time the successful candidate will also be required to cover one day a week and annual leave .

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
• Administration: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Part-time, weekends, Permanent

based in Borris Lodge Nursing Home