Care Home Administrator

National Renal Care; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Care Home Administrator to provide essential administrative support. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with department heads to ensure smooth operations within the care home. Your responsibilities will include managing reception services, coordinating admissions, and handling payroll queries. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a caring environment while developing your administrative career.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective reception services and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate admissions and ensure contracts are signed.
• Liaise with departments regarding payroll and HR.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Care Home Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join our team.

Requirements: Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential.

Role Overview: As the Home Administrator, you will report directly to the Home Manager and collaborate with other department heads to provide comprehensive administrative support for the care home's business and clinical activities.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time contract.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
2. Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents and assist with queries.
3. Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
4. Ensure resident contracts are presented, completed, and signed on day one of admission.
5. Collect initial payments and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
6. Maintain administration systems related to residents.
7. Handle petty cash and provide weekly reconciliations to the Home Manager.
8. Liaise with departments regarding payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
9. Manage day-to-day payroll and queries, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll returns.
10. Produce contract amendments, employment contracts, and HR letters following HR processes.
11. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
• Welcoming and approachable personality.
• Confident in liaising with staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.