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Administrative Assistant

Kitchener, ON
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Employer Paid Benefits
Employer Matched RPP
Employee Wellness Program

About the role

WHO ARE WE?

peopleCare Communities is a long-term care and retirement living organization that has operated throughout Ontario for over 50 years. We are thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Employer Paid Benefits
  • Employer Matched RPP
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Education Assistance Program

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare team, this position the provides front-line support and administrative services to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the home. The role ensures excellent customer service and supports key administrative and clerical functions.

Reports to: Office Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Admissions & Onboarding (Admin Portion)

  • Prepare and organize paperwork for new resident admissions (contracts, OAS, involuntary separation).
  • Schedule and confirm admission appointments with families and internal departments.
  • Set up admission folders and ensure documents are signed and scanned/stored appropriately.
  • Track pending documentation and follow up with families under the direction of the Office Manager.

Clerical Support for Financial Processes

  • Enter resident billing data into system as prepared by the Office Manager.
  • Print and mail/email monthly resident statements and invoices.
  • Support petty cash documentation: log receipts, reconcile balances for review.
  • Assist with assembling paperwork for bank deposits and forward to Office Manager for review.
  • Organize and maintain files for trust accounts and petty cash logs.

Payroll & HR Admin Support

  • Input basic timecard data and run exception reports for review.
  • Print, sort, and distribute pay stubs or correspondence.
  • Maintain personnel files, including scanning education and in-service records.
  • Track due dates for performance reviews and certification renewals.
  • Organize orientation materials and employee benefit forms.

Supply Administration

  • Place orders for office and administrative supplies based on Office Manager guidance.
  • Receive, log, and distribute deliveries; reconcile packing slips with invoices.
  • Scan and submit vendor invoices for processing.
  • Maintain supply room inventory and alert manager to restock needs.

IT & System Access Administration

  • Complete and submit System Access Request forms to IT on behalf of staff.
  • Maintain log of user access changes for PCC, ClinicalConnect, OneMail, etc.
  • Prepare documentation for user ID setups under the Office Manager’s supervision.

Report & File Maintenance

  • Assemble data for internal reports (e.g., admissions, attendance, billing) as directed.
  • Format and distribute scheduled reports.
  • File and archive documentation related to audits, accreditation, and funding claims.

Resident & Family Communication Support

  • Respond to general inquiries by phone or in person; escalate to Office Manager when needed.
  • Draft standard letters or notices (e.g., annual contract renewals, appointment reminders).
  • Schedule meetings for families with the Executive Director or other departments.

Accreditation & Compliance Support

  • Maintain binders and document libraries required for accreditation readiness.
  • Track expiry dates and documentation needs tied to licensing and compliance logs.
  • Schedule reminders for cyclical tasks like rate renewal or data validation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years progressive related experience.
  • 2 years college diploma in business administration or equivalent.
  • Strong attention to detail; ability to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Experience in long term care industry in a unionized environment is an important asset.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact efficiently and courteously with residents, the public, employees and volunteers.

peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

About peopleCare Communities

Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000

peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of senior living communities in southwestern Ontario, with strong family values and a long history of service. Together with our compassionate and dedicated employees, we are working towards our vision to change the world of senior living by creating vibrant communities of care that deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet seniors' changing needs.

Along with our owned and managed long-term care homes, in 2017 peopleCare opened Oakcrossing Retirement Home in London, Ontario. This beautiful facility is part of our innovative "community of care" model that supports couples, families and friends to live and age together by offering a range of services and housing options in one location.

Our exciting plans for the future involve new builds and expansion projects, including in many communities we already call home. We are also focused on sharing our leading-practice quality and operational systems with our partners in the health sector through our expert long-term care management consulting services.

peopleCare's innovation and industry leadership has earned Accreditation Canada – Exemplary Status, Canada's Best Managed Companies designation for the sixth straight year, North America's Most Engaged Workplaces Award, and an Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund. Our trailblazing Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first in the Canadian long-term care environment, also recently won the Quality Improvement and Innovation Award from the Ontario Long-Term Care Association.