Receptionist Trust Clerk

Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 12 months)
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 3 days/week - 8:30am to 4:30pm
Wage Rate: $26.85 - $29.30 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area's largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County's seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

Provides receptionist, administrative, accounting and clerical support to the Home, while processing all Elder trust account transaction and maintains the Elder business files in accordance with County policies and procedures, Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and any other related standards or legislation.

• Managing and data entry of all aspects of Elders' trust accounts including bill payment, obtaining appropriate signatures, withdrawals, deposits, and close accounts for discharged/deceased residents.

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for the trust account according to requirements, balance daily

• Maintain Elders' administration file including monthly bills being paid through trust account

• Performing receptionist duties, at front desk, in person and on phone answering or redirecting queries for the general public, Elders, families, vendors and staff.

• Answer phone and questions or redirect to appropriate staff/department

• Sort and distributing mail to Elders, staff and management

• Input daily census (admission/discharge/death/transfer to hospital or community)

• Data entry of financial information

• Filing, copying, and maintaining records

• Create monthly billing (accommodations) reporting to Administrator any outstanding accounts or unusual circumstances at least monthly

• Complete rate reduction applications for Elders who are eligible

• Resolving problems and providing or arranging support for staff for computer and telephone services.

• Coordinating and tracking purchase requisitions and orders for specific departments and verify delivery of products ordered

• Recording, depositing to bank donations, payments, cash, cash equivalents, and recoveries.

• Complete staff identification badges and input information to data base

• Greet new Elders and families on arrival

• Handle, replenish and reconcile petty cash

• Maintain other accounts in the Home (e.g., Chapel, Tuck Shop, Bar)

• Maintain and ensure update of Elder lists on computer and directory (e.g. in memoriam, welcome board)

• Perform administrative functions related to new Elder move-ins by ensuring process is complete. Inputting to computer and preparing files for new Elders

• Complete move in documents with resident/SDM ensuring all required documents in file

• Communicate with Public Guardian and Trustee, Veteran’s Affairs, and other individual insurance agencies to assist Elders with service/reimbursements

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and…