Unit Clerk; Casual; Bethany

About The Role:

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Unit Clerk is accountable for the provision of clerical and operational support in an assigned resident care area. The Unit Clerk will assist the Interdisciplinary Team to be organized and to maintain efficient interaction with other departments and agencies.

• Maintains a courteous, helpful demeanor and consistently demonstrates an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all contacts.
• Provides timely and accurate assistance to residents, families, team members and visitors.
• Facilitates communication as required (answering phones, directing messages, using intercom, communicating with external agencies and internal resources).
• Promotes resident well-being and independence through arranging appointments (hairdressing, outings, consultations, lab work, and conferences).
• Assists in identifying resident transportation needs and arranges transportation, accompaniment and petty cash as required.
• Communicates with the residents, families and Interdisciplinary Team members in regards to resident preferences and schedules.

• Assembles and maintains the Resident Health Care record in an accurate and up to date manner.
• Ensures proper resident identification is in place.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all residents.
• Maintains awareness of the unit’s inventory and completes requisitions for material management when required.
• Ensures adequate supply of stationary items and required forms.
• Utilizes required forms for ordering and when necessary picks up supplies from other departments.
• Completes Maintenance Requisition s as required and maintains awareness of status of repairs.
• Photocopies and distributes notices and mail as required.

• Liaises with Interdisciplinary Team to support resident and family requests for service (pastoral care, palliative care, volunteer services).
• Liaises with facility support services to support resident, family and Interdisciplinary Team requests for service (laundry, business office, maintenance, environmental services).
• Notifies appropriate team members, using internal communication processes, of the arrival, discharge, or transfer of residents.

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Unit Clerk Certificate preferred

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Unit Clerk
• Previous experience with geriatrics is preferred

• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Site:
Bethany Calgary

Site Address: 916 18A St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C6

Classification:
Unit Clerk (Casual) - Bethany Calgary

FTE: 0.00

Non
- Union/Union: AUPE GSS

Department/Unit: YA

Time Type:
Variable time

Position Type:
Casual

Shift & Hours of Work:
Variable

Shift per Cycle:
Variable

Position

Start Date:

Position End Date:

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care. We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences.

Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities. For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany