Client Service Associate (CSA) - Planning & Scheduling - Part-time 0.6

Location: Madoc

Description

Position at VON Canada (Ontario)
Requisition Details:Employment Status:
Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)
Program Name:
Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45

Work Schedule:

Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:
LiUNA
On Call:
No
Existing Vacancy:
Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

This position requires approximately 4 week in person orientation that takes place in Trenton. Training occurs during day time hours Monday
- Friday.
About us:VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide the support people need and want at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.
VON
- At the heart of care.
About the role:Are you passionate about health care and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? As a Client Service Associate (CSA), you'll coordinate nursing and home support visits with our clients using scheduling software and digital tools, ensuring smooth operations and excellent communication. If you are tech-savvy, customer service-oriented, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, we have a career in planning and scheduling for you!
What we offer:

Competitive salaries, vacation time, and paid statutory holidays

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees and an Employee Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution for eligible employees

Work-life balance from structured schedules

Comprehensive orientation program

Opportunities for skill development, eLearning, and career advancement

Exposure to new health care technology

What you'll do:

Assign visits to nurses and home support workers based on local geography and client needs, while ensuring continuity of care and following guidelines and planning procedures

Manage daily tasks, including receiving and processing client referrals and updates, and responding to phone inquiries from clients, doctors, service providers, and other agencies

Handle scheduling by managing advanced plans and making daily adjustments due to sick calls, client cancellations, and new client admissions, while also taking care of administrative duties

Work closely with team members and management to ensure adequate staffing levels each day and deliver quality care. Also, forecast staffing needs for the week

Support clients, nurses, and home support workers to ensure they receive high-quality care

Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities while meeting daily and weekly scheduling deadlines

Protect confidential information about clients, colleagues, suppliers, and VON's operations

Perform other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

University or college education preferred; high school diploma required

Office Administration Certificate, Medical Terminology Certificate, or equivalent experience is an asset

Proficiency in MS Office programs, Outlook, faxing software, and database management

Experience in a logistics or scheduling environment; familiarity with scheduling software such as Alaya Care is an asset

Experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous

Previous customer service experience in a contact center environment is an asset

Experience in a unionized environment is a benefit

A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required

VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!

A quick note:
This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.

Working conditions and physical demands:
This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

Other commonly searched for terms:
Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Administrative Assistant, Clerk, Scheduling Clerk, Scheduler

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.