Care Home Administrator & Front Desk Lead

Ampath Laboratories; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider is seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join their team in Vanderbijlpark. In this full-time role, you will manage reception services, coordinate admissions, and maintain administrative systems vital for the operation of the care home. Key qualifications include previous experience as a home administrator, strong interpersonal skills, and effective time management. This position requires collaboration with various departments and involves overseeing payroll and financial transactions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care home administrator essential.
• A welcoming and approachable persona.
• Confident in liaising with other members of staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work alone as well as part of a team to achieve the best result.

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
• Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents.
• Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
• Ensure Resident contracts are completed on admission day.
• Collect initial payments and arrange Direct Debits.
• Maintain administration systems relating to residents.
• Keep petty cash accounts and present reconciliations weekly.
• Liaise with departments regarding payroll and HR.
• Manage day-to-day payroll and queries.
• Complete payroll returns correctly and timely.
• Produce contract amendments and HR letters.
• Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

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

A care service provider is seeking an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join their team in Vanderbijlpark. In this full-time role, you will manage reception services, coordinate admissions, and maintain administrative systems vital for the operation of the care home. Key qualifications include previous experience as a home administrator, strong interpersonal skills, and effective time management. This position requires collaboration with various departments and involves overseeing payroll and financial transactions.