If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and secure, 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 LivingTM. We are searching for a Receptionist to join our DePaul Hall team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.Meaningful BenefitsComprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess 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 eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout The OpportunityReceiving 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 staffSorting 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 natureEstablishing, maintaining, processing, and updating files,



records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge filesPerforms basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which involves petty cash reconciliation, clothing allowance and trust deposits, and payments on resident accountsMay book resident medical appointments and arranges transportationResponds to all resident issues/situations promptly and takes appropriate action to rectify concernsUtilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way e.G. follows manufacturers guidelines in the use of equipmentResponsible for monitoring the fire/security alarm panel, the front door, and following safety and security duties as per facility policyAbout YouHigh 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 experienceKnowledge of general office procedures and equipmentAbility to operate personal computers including various software packages including Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher and various database software applicationsAbility to maintain confidentiality of records and informationStrong resident focus and a positive attitudeDemonstrated ability to interact positively with othersAbility to work a schedule of flexible hours/shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility 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 assetSuccessful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

📌 Receptionist - Depaul Hall (Lakeside)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Lakeside