Care Home Administrator

Gateway; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Care Home Administrator to provide essential administrative support in a dynamic care home environment. This full-time role involves managing reception services, coordinating admissions, and liaising with various departments to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in care home administration, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality care and support to residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage reception services and respond to inquiries from prospective residents.
• Coordinate admissions and ensure contracts are signed on admission day.
• Maintain administration systems related to residents.

Skills

Senior Care

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Behavior Management

Computer Skills

Caregiving

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, 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 payments and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
6. Maintain administration systems related to residents.
7. Maintain a daily 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 procedures.
12. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

Skills and Experience Required :

1. Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
2. A welcoming and approachable personality.
3. Confidence in liaising with staff and residents.
4. 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