Unit Clerk jobs

Position Classification:

In Scope - CUPE (Unit Clerk)

The Mission of LeeCaring Communities is to create resident focused communities that are respectful, caring and compassionate, where residents are encouraged to live each day with purpose and belonging.

Our Values:

• Resident centered care - we care for the whole person with kindness, respect and dignity, while ensuring residents and their families have a voice in all aspects of their care and service.
• Continuous Improvement – we strive to continually improve our care and services.
• Welcoming Environments – everyone who lives, visits and works in our community contributes to its warmth and friendliness.
• Diligent Stewardship –we commit to using all resources entrusted to us, to maximize our residents’ quality of life.

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, the Unit Clerk is a member of a collaborative team providing care for residents in an individualized meaningful way. The main accountabilities of the position are providing clerical support and secretarial assistance to the Clinical Lead, Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with nursing unit activities to ensure smooth day to day operations. The incumbent in the position fosters and maintains effective relationships with care staff, family physicians, residents and family members and other staff working in the facility and professional staff accessing the facility.

The incumbent also acts as a role model and ambassador for the Mission and Values of the Foundation.

Areas of Responsibility

• Supports a culture of resident centered care and service, respect, collaboration, quality improvement, resourcefulness and outstanding customer service.
• Performs clerical and general office support for residents and staff on the nursing units.
• Creates, maintains and discharges resident’s health records and other documents related to resident activities on the nursing unit.
• Transcribes and processes medical orders from the resident’s physicians including scheduling resident’s tests, consultations and appointments.
• Brings resident and family issues and concerns to attention of the Site Leader, Clinical Lead or Registered Nurse (RN) on duty.
• Orders routine office and medical surgical supplies for the nursing units.
• Checks, maintains and restocks forms and supplies as required and lets Clinical Lead know if additional or unusual supplies need to be ordered or will need to be stocked for immediate use.
• Orders and manages protective equipment and supplies (PPE) required when Outbreak protocols in place.
• Keeps an inventory of all care supplies.
• Assists with maintenance of electronic nursing documentation systems.
• Assist with coverage of scheduler.

Formal Education and Experience:

• Completion of a Unit Clerk course from a recognized program.
• Successful completion of a course in medical terminology.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills; including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Act as an advocate for resident needs and choices.
• Flexible in accommodating resident’s needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident, family and staff information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work demands and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate in Cantonese/Mandarin will be considered an asset.

All employees are required to submit a criminal record check that includes a Vulnerable Sector check.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 0800-1615H

Starting Salary will commensurate based on Education and Experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $21.89-$26.35 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you live in Edmonton?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Unit Clerk: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Unit Clerk Certification? (required)

Work Location: In person