Administrative Assistant

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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**Pay Range**

**OPSEU/VHA Pay Scale Level 5—$24.82-$29.39 per hour**

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Regional Director, Integrated Client and Community Care, as well as designated members of the Integrated Client and Community Care Leadership Team as applicable (e.g., Clinical Leads, Supervisors). The Administrative Assistant works within a continuous quality improvement framework which reflects VHA Home HealthCare’s vision and mission. The Administrative Assistant promotes and maintains good public relations with clients, external partners, VHA Home HealthCare staff, volunteers, and service providers.

**Key Areas of Accountability**
- Provides administrative and secretarial support to Integrated Client and Community Care, and handling highly sensitive and confidential matters relating to the daily activity of the division.
- Prepares, edits, formats and distributes correspondence, reports, documents and presentations.
- Develops and oversee Integrated Client and Community Care schedule on a daily basis, including travel arrangements, coordination and organizing set up of all meetings.
- Tracks, organizes and manages the Integrated Client and Community Care presence at meetings. Track pertinent information communicated during meetings and keeping a clear, concise and accurate log of this information.
- Maintains and schedules Supervisor team meeting bookings (internal and external) and support including payment for external venues.
- Undertakes other related and/or other duties as delegated by Central Regional Director and/or VP, Integrated Client and Community Care.

**Required Qualifications**
- Community College diploma in an administrative or business related discipline, as recognized by the Province of Ontario combined with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in assisting and supporting at a senior management level.
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care and providing great customer service to clients and staff/service providers and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast paced team environment.
- Exceptional customer/client service skills.
- High degree of accuracy and detail-oriented - excellent grammar and spelling essential.
- Advanced knowledge working with Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, outlook and other office automation equipment.
- Excellent keyboarding skills.
- Satisfactory completion of the technical skills testing is required.
- Exceptional organization and time management including the ability to handle multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are required, including ability to compose letters and reports.
- Experience in supporting data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Good analytical skills and ability to deal with inquiries within the scope of this position.

**What makes VHA’s compensation unique?**
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events

**Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI**

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of di