Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living ™.

We are searching for a Receptionist to join our Moody Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia .

Advantages

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

Responsibilities

Receiving and routing telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors and contractors as appropriate. You will also be responsible for providing routine information and responding to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff

Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and/ or department(s).

Performing a wide variety of typing assignments as required, some being confidential in nature

Establishing, maintaining, processing, and updating files, records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge files

Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which involves petty cash reconciliation, clothing allowance and trust deposits, and payments on resident accounts





May book resident medical appointments and arranges transportation

Responds to all resident issues/situations promptly and takes appropriate action to rectify concerns

Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way e.g. follows manufacturers guidelines in the use of equipment

Monitors fire alarm panel, security alarm panel and front door and follows safety and security duties as per facility policy

Additional duties as assigned/required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

An approved 2-year Office Administration / Professional Secretarial diploma or university degree (i.e. Bachelor of Secretarial Science)

Two (2) years of related experience

Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment

Ability to operate personal computers including various software packages including Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher and various database software applications

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Strong resident focus and a positive attitude

Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others

Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to type 80 words per minute considered an asset.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively.

Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.

We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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📌 Receptionist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia