Unit Secretary

Lake Forest Place LLC; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness onsite fitness

PTO rollover/sellback

403(b) with match

Commuter benefits

Financial counseling

EAP support

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Mentorship

Career pathways

Engagement events

Chaplain counseling

Job summary

Lake Forest Place LLC in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Skilled Nursing Department. This part‑time role (4pm–7pm, Monday–Friday) involves managing phones, handling admissions/discharges clerical work, and supporting nursing staff across units.

You should be a high school graduate with at least one year of experience in a secretarial or clerical role, capable of using medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of one year work experience.
• Secretarial or clerical experience.
• Reading, writing and comprehension skilled to use medical terminology.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Floats between nursing units and responds to pager requests.
• Handles telephone communications and messages.
• Assists nurse with special projects.
• Participates in activities on an as-needed basis.
• Handles admissions/discharges clerical tasks and notifies departments.
• Orders name plates and keeps biographies up to date.
• Photographs residents at admission for MAR and wandering risk.
• Prepares and maintains activity boards and logs.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Medical terminology

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lake Forest Place
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, USA

Description

$19.09 to $26.83 Hourly Rate (Based on years of experience) plus shift and weekend differentials.

Lake Forest Place | Part Time | Skilled Nursing Department |4pm-7pm| Monday through Friday.

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Unit Secretary?

At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission‑driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.

If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why YOU Will Love Working With Us

A Supportive, People‑Centered Culture

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.

Comprehensive Benefits That Care for You

• Health & Wellness: Wellhub, and onsite fitness
• Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
• Peace of Mind: EAP support
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
• Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support

Key Responsibilities

• This position floats between nursing units and carries a pager to be contacted by unit staff when there is a need for unit secretary services.
• Handles telephone communications, takes action or delivers messages as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned by nurse.
• This includes but is not limited to initiating and participating in activities on an "as needed" basis.
• Handles clerical responsibilities associated with admissions and discharges and notifies appropriate departments.
• The Foster Pavilion unit secretary orders name plates for residents’ doors and keeps biographies up to date.
• Takes photographs of residents at admission for MAR and those at risk for wandering.
• Prepares and keeps current activity boards and other logs as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of one year work experience.
• Secretarial or clerical experience.
• Reading, writing, and comprehension skilled needed to use medical terminology on the job.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

About Presbyterian Living

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not‑for‑profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we’ve welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings).

What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We’re a compassionate, mission‑driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities