Administrative Assistant - Sprucewood Place - St

Administrative Assistant - Sprucewood Place, 11418 97 St, Edmonton;
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the whole team with administrative tasks as well as some clinical program support including Assistive equipment management, ordering of Nursing supplies and PPE, and health record management.

The Administrative Assistant is usually the first point of contact for anyone entering the Park Place Home, thus must be a positive, outgoing, and informed presence, willing to attend to others’ needs and become a vibrant part of the Park Place Home’s community. Serves Residents, families, visitors, and staff in a welcoming manner, assisting and supporting as required. Working with the Site Supervisor, takes a leadership role in the coordination of quality assurance/quality improvement programs.

Is a member of the Home’s Leadership Team and is a resource to all Residents, their families, staff, volunteers and all other stakeholders at the Park Place Home. The Administrative Assistant ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

• Successful completion of Grade 12, and additional education in administrative assist or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a health care administrative or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the Medical Terminology Course would be an asset.
• Proficient and accurate computer skills including data entry and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience and / or knowledge of Move ins and move outs in a rental setting is preferred.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to record and type meeting Minutes.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperation with all personnel and maintain harmonious relations with clients and families.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Must be able to work in many varied stressful situations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Must have a clear Criminal Records check with Vulnerable Sector completed.
• Must have valid Driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

• Filing and relocation of thinned Health Records.
• Maintains and files administrative documents in accordance with PPSL policies and procedures.
• Maintains spreadsheets and provides standard reports and charts for managers.
• Answers, directs, and responds to a large volume of phone calls and queries.
• Receives payments from Residents for rent, keys, prox cards etc.
• Handles cash on behalf of Home.
• Assists Site Supervisor with comfort funds.
• Records and distributes Minutes of high-level meetings for the Home.
• Prepares move-in packages for Site Supervisor.
• Clerical duties including filing, photocopying, faxing, sorting & distributing incoming & outgoing mail.
• Oversees main printer.
• Oversees Resident Tuck Shop and Tuck Shop financial records.
• Sets up new staff with , fingerprints for payroll, and assigns them a prox card.
• Mails out monthly statements and letters as requested.
• Prints and copies forms for departments, as needed.
• Orders office supplies, including for printers, fax machines, photocopier, etc.
• Provides reception duties including answering telephones and managing the reception desk.
• Receives and distributes incoming items to the units, delivering items requiring immediate attention.
• Always maintains confidentiality of Resident records and information in accordance with the procedures for release of information and FOIP.
• Organizes, manages and distribution of PPE for Staff.
• Monitors care supplies weekly and replenishes stock supplies.
• Participates in Podiatry and Influenza Clinics and their records.
• Keeps track of Resident vaccinations.
• Updates site owned assistive equipment database.
• Maintains photos of Residents for One-Mar.
• Serves as the Recording Secretary on the OHS Committee.
• Manages booking of meeting…