Ward Clerk

**Description**

Revera owns and operates retirement residences and long term care homes in the senior living sector.

**Purpose. Passion. People.**

We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the Ward Clerk is responsible for a variety of clerical/administrative functions supporting the Director Of Care and the home.

Key Responsibilities
- To respond to incoming telephone lines and take and relay messages as required;
- To greet visitors and directs them as appropriate;
- To assist with resident information on lab requisitions;
- To maintain or assist in maintenance of resident records /files;
- To perform filing assignments for the DOC;
- To assist with labeling of resident's belongings;
- To prepare and post the nursing schedule under the direction of DOC;
- To update and maintain the schedule daily, including calling staff;
- To input changes to the staff schedules daily and present To DOC for approval;
- To carry out various clerical duties and prepare reports or manuals as required
- To book ambulances and other transportation at the request of Registered staff;
- To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted;
- To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavor to promote it;
- To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- To 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;
- To complete all other tasks as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Health Care Aide certificate preferred
- Basic clerical/administrative skills
- Pleasant telephone manner with strong customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to deal with tight timelines
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
- Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID-19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. _The vaccine must be a _two-dose COVID-19 _vaccination series approved by Health Canada_._ _This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus._