Care Home Administrator

Gateway; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an experienced Care Home Administrator to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves managing effective reception services, coordinating admissions, and providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth operations within the care home. The ideal candidate will possess a welcoming demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, essential for liaising with residents and staff alike. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in the heart of the community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential.
• A welcoming and approachable persona is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception services and respond to enquiries from prospective residents.
• Coordinate admissions and maintain administration systems relating to residents.

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 into the Home Manager and will work closely with other heads of departments in order to provide a comprehensive admin service to support the business and clinical activity of the care home. The working hours are Monday to Friday and this is a full time contract!

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 are completed and signed on day one 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 the 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, authorised appropriately, and presented within agreed deadlines.
11. Produce all contract amendments, contracts of employment, and HR letters in line with agreed HR process.
12. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Previous experience as a care home administrator essential.
2. A welcoming and approachable persona.
3. Confident in liaising with other members of staff and residents.
4. Able to work alone as well as part of a team to achieve the best result.

Key Skills:

1. Senior Care
2. Developmental Disabilities Experience
3. Behavior Management
4. Computer Skills
5. Caregiving
6. Home Care
7. Copywriting
8. Child Protective Services
9. Medication Administration
10. Social Work
11. Writing Skills
12. Addiction Counseling