Reception Services Assistant, Full Time, Reception Services
About the role
Job Code: 22887 Status : Full Time
Location : Providence Care Hospital and Providence Transitional Care Centre
Union : OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage : $25.99 - $28.39/hr
Posting Period : March 17, 2026 - March 26, 2026 The Reception Services Assistant will provide high quality reception services to patients/clients/families/visitors and staff at Providence Care Hospital (PCH). In addition, the Reception Service Assistant will operate automated telephone system and provide general clerical support as needed. The Reception Services Assistant will work in collaboration with the Welcome Desk Volunteers to provide a welcoming environment to Providence Care Hospital.
Skills And Qualifications Required
- Completion of High School Diploma
- Certificate or Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Administration or Microsoft Office training etc., preferred
- Minimum one year of experience operating an electronic telephone management (“switchboard”) system in a busy environment;
- Experience in reception services in a hospital or similar environment, preferred
- Experience interacting with patients and families, preferred, and/or experience as a patient or caregiver who has received care in a hospital environment, preferred
Position Responsibilities
- Greets guests, staff and physicians to PCH in a friendly and professional manner
- Helps guests navigate and wayfind at PCH by providing verbal instructions
- Answers the general telephone line (Reception) and transfers callers to appropriate destination; checks answering machine regularly and ensures a response to callers who have left messages and require callback
- Ensures enquiries are processed in a pleasant, polite, prompt and professional manner and ensures privacy of patient/client information is maintained
- Uses public address system to announce events or page individuals according to Providence Care’s overhead paging policy
- Identifies staff questions or potential concerns to the appropriate manager, with the goal of resolving issues to the best outcome for patients, clients and all who work at PCH
- Transfers emergency phone system at the beginning of the morning shift and prior to the end of the shift, in collaboration with Security staff
- Identifies when a visitor/client has a complaint/concern and either helps resolve the situation, supports the documentation of the complaint and/or contacts Patient Relations for additional, timely support
- Is familiar with and understands responsibilities of Reception Services Officers documented in Emergency Code procedures; executes responsibilities when Codes are called
Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.
About Providence Care
Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health and rehabilitation.
Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care consists of Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term care home, Hospice Kingston, and more than 22 community based mental health and support services across the region.
Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is a member of the Ontario Hospital Association, and is a centre for healthcare, education and research. We are more than healthcare; we promote independence, enhance quality of life and redefine traditional healthcare through partnerships, innovation and research.
You can sign-up to receive job alerts for Providence Care by visiting our Careers & Volunteering page: www.providencecare.ca/careers-volunteering
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Reception Services Assistant, Full Time, Reception Services
About the role
Job Code: 22887 Status : Full Time
Location : Providence Care Hospital and Providence Transitional Care Centre
Union : OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical
Wage : $25.99 - $28.39/hr
Posting Period : March 17, 2026 - March 26, 2026 The Reception Services Assistant will provide high quality reception services to patients/clients/families/visitors and staff at Providence Care Hospital (PCH). In addition, the Reception Service Assistant will operate automated telephone system and provide general clerical support as needed. The Reception Services Assistant will work in collaboration with the Welcome Desk Volunteers to provide a welcoming environment to Providence Care Hospital.
Skills And Qualifications Required
- Completion of High School Diploma
- Certificate or Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Administration or Microsoft Office training etc., preferred
- Minimum one year of experience operating an electronic telephone management (“switchboard”) system in a busy environment;
- Experience in reception services in a hospital or similar environment, preferred
- Experience interacting with patients and families, preferred, and/or experience as a patient or caregiver who has received care in a hospital environment, preferred
Position Responsibilities
- Greets guests, staff and physicians to PCH in a friendly and professional manner
- Helps guests navigate and wayfind at PCH by providing verbal instructions
- Answers the general telephone line (Reception) and transfers callers to appropriate destination; checks answering machine regularly and ensures a response to callers who have left messages and require callback
- Ensures enquiries are processed in a pleasant, polite, prompt and professional manner and ensures privacy of patient/client information is maintained
- Uses public address system to announce events or page individuals according to Providence Care’s overhead paging policy
- Identifies staff questions or potential concerns to the appropriate manager, with the goal of resolving issues to the best outcome for patients, clients and all who work at PCH
- Transfers emergency phone system at the beginning of the morning shift and prior to the end of the shift, in collaboration with Security staff
- Identifies when a visitor/client has a complaint/concern and either helps resolve the situation, supports the documentation of the complaint and/or contacts Patient Relations for additional, timely support
- Is familiar with and understands responsibilities of Reception Services Officers documented in Emergency Code procedures; executes responsibilities when Codes are called
Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.
About Providence Care
Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health and rehabilitation.
Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care consists of Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor long-term care home, Hospice Kingston, and more than 22 community based mental health and support services across the region.
Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is a member of the Ontario Hospital Association, and is a centre for healthcare, education and research. We are more than healthcare; we promote independence, enhance quality of life and redefine traditional healthcare through partnerships, innovation and research.
You can sign-up to receive job alerts for Providence Care by visiting our Careers & Volunteering page: www.providencecare.ca/careers-volunteering