Job Description

Welcome to a World of opportunities with us!



Quality care is our top priority.

Caring for people is at the core of everything we do.



Extendicare isn't so much a workplace as it is a care-place.



When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.



If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling the day to day administrative functions, while providing a positive, professional company image with all internal and external contacts, maintaining confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy and flexibility in their daily work routine.




Key Responsibilities




To demonstrate initiative, within pre-determined guidelines, in handling day-to-day administrative functions; To respond to and screen calls/emails /visitors promptly and handle appropriately; To schedule /coordinate all appointments and meetings; To coordinate travel arrangements for Management; including flights, hotel & car reservations & prepare an itinerary for the Executive; To prepare presentation materials, or statistical reports and distribute as required; To maintain and process expense accounts for the executives; To develop & maintain a well organized filing system that permits easy reference and rapid retrieval of information ; To attend meetings and take minutes as appropriate, including room set up and clean up at the end of the meeting; To conduct research and compile data as required; To prepare and/or edit internal and external letters, memos and emails; To continually expand and update professional knowledge; To work collaboratively as part of the Administrative Professionals team, taking an active & participatory role in the Administrative forum; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct; Complete other duties as assigned.


Qualifications




Business Administration degree or diploma Completion of Business/ Admin courses and 3-5 years comprehensive general office experience Must be proactive, self-disciplined and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity Highly organized and detail oriented; able to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, written & verbal Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work and workflow Must present a professional and polished image at all times; exhibiting a friendly and personable approach Extremely customer focused, always delivering exceptional service High degree of interpersonal skills, with ability to deal successfully with both internal and external clients Ability to deal with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature, exercising good judgment at all times Must exhibit flexibility and adaptability to change Exceptional Microsoft computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Flexibility in working hours to meet Management and clients needs Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one Extendicare is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.