Job Description

Visiting Angels Inc.

"Loving care when you can't be there"

Everyone who works at Visiting Angels Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate care for our clients. We treat those in our care WITH care. We take time to develop relationships with our clients and their families and other caregivers. We listen and communicate well so we can understand our clients' needs. First and foremost, we are care givers, and we treat our clients with respect, dignity and compassion.

Our goal is to help provide our clients with as much independence as possible, to provide comfort and enhance quality of life. We choose to provide services with kindness, sensitivity and understanding. Our clients are people first.

It is through our work that we turn our intentions into actions. Through our actions, we have developed a loyal client base whose support we cherish. Much of our new business comes through referral from individual clients, their friends and families, as well as through therapists, nurses, doctors and other caregivers.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification 7 years or more of revelant expereience

Certifications:

First Aid, CPR, Valid Police Clearance, Flu Shot, TB and Covid Immunization

Skills:

Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Personal Suitability Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication Reliability, Flexibility, Organized, Effective interpersonal skills Proficient with computer applications, and Microsoft Office Understand medical terminology

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Answer multiple-line phone Complete intake assessments for new clients Co-ordinate shift schedules for clients with staff Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures, Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met, Carry out administrative activities of establishment, Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation, Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services, Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls, Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence, Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures File all pertinent information on the computer filing system in the filing cabinets Prioritize information and have them done in a timely manner

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Combination of sitting, standing, lifting, walking. Comply with Visiting Angels Policies and Dress Codes Fast-paced environment Wearing a face covering in office Reliable Transportation: an asset; Public transportation: accessible CONFIDENTIALITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS JOB*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

administrative assistant: 5 years (preferred) receptionist: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person