Administrative Assistant

FULL TIME (37.5hrs/week) 18 month contract - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Acclaim Health is a registered charity with over 600 employees that helps over 28,000 people a year. We are Halton’s most trusted home care and community support services provider – and have been for over 90 years. We have a proud and long tradition of providing home and community care to families across the region.

At Acclaim Health we pride ourselves on creating good in the world by giving back to our community, and through a culture of caring, for our patients, clients and our colleagues. We are offer our colleagues flexibility, recognition, benefits, a supportive learning culture, and an expectation of high standards, all while having fun!

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Temporary Full Time Administrative Assistant position (equivalent to 37.5 hours per week), in the Health Services department for a period of eighteen (18 months). The Individual will work Monday to Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm. This position is based in the Speers Road office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Provide’s confidential administrative support to the Director, Manager, Supervisors and staff within the Health Services.

· Provides administrative assistance for the Nursing and Homemaking Programs.

· Assists in maintaining the department records and forms management system.

· Provides accounting department with data for private client billings and purchase orders.

· Assists in preparation of orientation packages for new staff in the department.

· Creates and publishes forms as required such as On-Call weekly schedule.

· Miscellaneous office duties including handling and distribution of mail, filing, ordering supplies, ordering and maintaining uniform inventory, and relief reception duties upon request.

· Travel to Burlington and Milton Clinics and Drop Spots as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· One year Community College, Business Administration or equivalent.

· Minimum 1-2 years office experience and/or customer service experience.

· Good computer skills including MS Office Suite.

· Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and co-ordinate activities.

· Previous experience in community health care setting will definitely be an asset.

· Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle required.

Acclaim Health is committed to working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger and our care more effective when it includes people of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: $20.31-$22.23 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Application question(s):

• Have you previously worked in a Community Health Care Setting?

Experience:

• Administrative Assistant: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Community College, Business Administration or equivalent. (preferred)

Work Location: In person