Receptionist - DePaul Hall

Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career  communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Receptionist to join our DePaul Hall team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity   Receiving and routing telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors and contractors as appropriate. You will also be responsible for providing routine information and responding to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff
Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and/ or department(s).
Performing a wide variety of typing assignments as required, some being confidential in nature
Establishing, maintaining, processing, and updating files, records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge files
Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which involves petty cash reconciliation, clothing allowance and trust deposits, and payments on resident accounts
May book resident medical appointments and arranges transportation
Responds to all resident issues/situations promptly and takes appropriate action to rectify concerns
Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way e.g. follows manufacturers guidelines in the use of equipment
Responsible for monitoring the fire/security alarm panel, the front door, and following safety and security duties as per facility policy
About You   High School Diploma or equivalent.
An approved 2-year Office Administration / Professional Secretarial diploma or university degree (i.e. Bachelor of Secretarial Science)
Two (2) years of related experience
Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
Ability to operate personal computers including various software packages including Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher and various database software applications
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Strong resident focus and a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others
Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to type 80 words per minute considered an asset.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively.
Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment