Care Home Administrator

Right to Care; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Care Home Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support in a busy care home environment. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Home Administrator and strong skills in reception services, liaising with staff, and maintaining resident administration. This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, and offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
• Respond to enquiries from prospective residents.
• Coordinate admissions with management.
• Maintain administration systems relating to residents.
• Liaise with departments regarding payroll and HR.

Skills

Senior Care

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Behavior Management

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Home Care

Copywriting

Child Protective Services

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Addiction Counseling

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join our team. Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential to apply for this role. As the Home Administrator, you will report directly to the Home Manager and work closely with other department heads to provide comprehensive administrative support for the business and clinical activities of the care home. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700, and this is a full-time contract. For more details, send your CV via WhatsApp.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
2. Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents and assist with any queries they may have.
3. Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
4. Ensure the Resident contract is presented to the Resident or their representative prior to admission and is completed and signed on the day of admission.
5. Collect initial payment and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
6. Maintain administration systems relating to residents.
7. Maintain a day-to-day account of petty cash and present weekly reconciliations to the Home Manager.
8. Liaise with appropriate departments regarding payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
9. Manage day-to-day payroll and queries.
10. Complete payroll returns, ensuring they are correct, authorized appropriately, and submitted within deadlines.
11. Produce all contract amendments, contracts of employment, and HR letters in line with HR processes.
12. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
• A welcoming and approachable persona.
• Confidence in liaising with staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve optimal results.

Key Skills:

Senior Care, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Behavior Management, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Home Care, Copywriting, Child Protective Services, Medication Administration, Social Work, Writing Skills, Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : Years (please specify)

Vacancy : 1