Unit Clerk
Your Opportunity:
Come join our long term care team at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm. We are seeking a Unit Clerk for temporary employment. As the Unit Clerk, you are a central support of our team and the residents on the units. The responsibilities and functions of the Unit Clerk include but are not limited to: Computer/administrative duties. Use of computer systems; site is currently using connect care (EHR). Processing orders as requested by Physicians and Nursing staff. Answering phones and directing calls and some hands-on assistance of residents. Assisting long term care residents, may include portering and feeding of the residents at our LTC site. Successful candidate will be required to work scheduled hours between 0700- 1515h or 0800-1615h, hours may change. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Please Note: This position is located outside of the Calgary city limits (100 km south of Calgary city limits), 80 Km north of Lethbridge.
Description:
As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Unit Clerk
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, Long Term Care Site
- Primary Location: Willow Creek
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 21-APR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $26.07
- Maximum Salary: $31.68
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
Additional Required Qualifications:Unit Clerk experience & qualifications we are looking for: Continuing Care Experience: Demonstrated experience working in a continuing care environment, with a focus on providing compassionate support to residents while ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Computer & Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook for scheduling, communication, and documentation. Experienced with Connect Care (Epic EHR) for managing patient records and coordinating care. Teamwork & Flexibility: Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Able to both provide input and take direction when necessary to ensure quality care and efficient service delivery. Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing for effective interaction with residents, families, visitors, and multidisciplinary team members. Demonstrated ability to listen actively and provide clear, compassionate responses. Time Management: Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Physical Demands & Patient Support: Comfortable and capable of performing physical tasks such as assisting with mobility, pushing wheelchairs, answering phones, and lifting supplies. Able to maintain stamina during 8-hour shifts and provide physical support to residents as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with dementia care is an asset. Medical terminology course preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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