Company: Extendicare
Location: St. Paul, AB
Job Type: Part-time
Overview:
Extendicare is looking for a dedicated Unit Clerk to join their team in St. Paul, AB. This part-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment focused on enriching the lives of seniors. As a Unit Clerk, you will be an integral part of a team that values cooperation, achievement, and the well-being of both residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication and Coordination: Answer, transfer, or take messages from telephone calls. Facilitate resident appointments and transportation, and ensure that relevant information is communicated effectively.
- Documentation and Administrative Support: Prepare transfer packages for residents moving to another facility and ensure that appropriate forms are available to staff. Label clothing and belongings for new admissions, and prepare admission documents and labels.
- Clerical Duties: Assist the Director of Care (DOC) in collecting statistical information and preparing reports. Maintain resident files and active records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supply Management: Review and organize delivered nursing supplies and resident supplies. Order and put away all necessary supplies, ensuring that they are readily available.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean oxygen concentrators and other equipment as needed. Perform weekly Wanderguard checks to ensure resident safety.
- Health Care Assistance: Provide support in tasks such as blood work and enter relevant information into resident charts when required.
What You Bring:
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with staff, residents, and families.
- Organizational Abilities: Ability to manage tasks efficiently, handle interruptions, and complete duties in a timely manner.
- Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs and tasks. Experience with relevant software is a plus.
- Professionalism and Compassion: A compassionate approach to care, professionalism, and respect for residents and colleagues.
What You Will Get:
- Mentorship and Growth: Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Rewarding Experience: A meaningful work experience where you can make a positive impact on the lives of others.
- Employee Benefits: Access to employee perks, recognition programs, and a robust benefits package.
- Supportive Environment: Extendicare is a leading provider of care for seniors in Canada, with over 115 senior care and living centers and home health care operations. You will be part of a team dedicated to transforming the quality of life for seniors and enhancing your own work experience.
Additional Information:
- Time Type: Part-time.
- Inclusivity: Extendicare is committed to accommodating the needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. If you require accommodations, please inform us to ensure your needs are met.
If you are passionate about caring for others and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, consider joining Extendicare as a Unit Clerk. This role offers a chance to make a difference every day while benefiting from a supportive and inclusive work environment. Apply now to become a part of a team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and advancing your career in a meaningful way.
