Care Home Receptionist

Ignition Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Roodepoort is seeking an experienced Care Home Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support in a full-time role. You will manage reception services, coordinate admissions, handle payroll, and maintain essential administrative systems. The ideal candidate has previous care home administration experience and possesses strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
• A 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective and efficient reception services.
• Respond to enquiries from prospective residents.
• Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager.
• Ensure Resident contract is completed on admission day.
• Collect initial payment and arrange Direct Debits.
• Maintain administration systems related to residents.
• Manage payroll and handle queries.
• Produce contracts and HR letters.

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 to the business and clinical activities of the care home.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, 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 that it is completed and signed on day one of admission.
5. Collect initial payment 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 relevant departments regarding payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
9. Manage day-to-day payroll and handle 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:

• Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
• A 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 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

Vacancy: 1