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 Front Desk Attendant to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• 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

About the Opportunity

• Manages client relations and provides excellent service to all clients and visitors

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

• Receives and routes telephone calls, greets and directs clients & visitors in a professional manner; provides information and responds to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff; refers to appropriate person as necessary

• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate staff and departments

• Performs a variety of typing assignments, which are sometimes confidential in nature; operates personal computer to enter data, draft, edit, revise, and print letters, tables, reports and other material

• Prepares photocopies and facsimiles, and operates a variety of office equipment

• Maintains and distributes office supplies

• Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, and other documents, including daily census, client master lists, next of kin lists, client admissions / transfers / discharges; maintains client discharge files

• May book client medical appointments and arranges transportation

• Provide exceptional customer service to all clients and supports other departments including the dining room, sales, maintenance, housekeeping and chauffer

• Keeps up to date on current events to open discussions with clients

• Participates on/in department meetings and committees as required

• Acts as a role model and mentor to orientate new staff

• Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Office Administration/Professional Secretarial diploma or university degree
• Minimum two years’ experience in client services/administrative
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Previous hospitality/customer service experience an asset, especially with seniors
• Knowledge of medical terminology considered an asset
• Ability to work during the day and weekends
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care