• Job Description

  Req#: 11828

  Requisition ID: 11828
  Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
  Service: Long Term Care Services
  Branch: Various
  Employment Type: Several Casual Positions
  Work Hours: 3.75 hours per week
  Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
  Salary Information: $29.742 - $34.797 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
  Location: Various
  City: Ottawa, ON
  Job Category: Community and Social Services; Long term Care
  Application Close: 12/03/2024

  JOB SUMMARY

  The mandate of the Long Term Care Service is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

  You are responsible for providing receptionist service by: answering all incoming calls and inquiries made in person, courteously and efficiently; providing typing service; and ensuring that office accommodation and equipment is properly secured after working hours, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Completion of Grade 12

  Minimum of 1 year of related experience

  KNOWLEDGE

  • Office practices and procedures, including records management
  • Computer software applications MS Word, Excel, Electronic Mail
  • Office equipment (fax, photocopier)
  • Sound knowledge of the branch’s programs and structure combined with good knowledge of the department and general knowledge of the city at large
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

  COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Type accurately at 40-60 wpm
  • Use tact, discretion and confidentially, combined with reliability and good judgment
  • Gather and compile statistical information
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
    

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
  • Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.; Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
  Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

  The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

  Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

• About the company

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