The Derby jobs in Surrey, BC

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a resident focused setting, provides reception duties for George Derby Centre; updates the admission, discharge and transfer system; types material utilizing word processing software; and receives and sorts mail in accordance with established procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides reception duties for George Derby Centre by performing duties such as greeting visitors; maintaining visitor sign-in log; operating switchboard; and responding to general enquiries from residents/visitors related to the Centre in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Complete and submit the daily census report.
• Monitors Wanderguard residents and assists visitors when leaving.
• Greets visitors, new residents and notifies Nurse in Charge.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes resident and departmental mail. Stamps and processes outgoing mail utilizing the postage meter and completes any special postal requirements i.e. special delivery and registered mail as directed.
• Prepares health records for offsite storage.
• Receives and processes lost and found articles.
• Reports hazards, unusual occurrences, accidents, and unsafe situations to immediate supervisor or designate.
• Photocopies, faxes, and distributes material for various departmental staff by receiving items for duplication and operating photocopying or facsimile machine.
• Actively promotes a culture of resident safety by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work environment.
• Reports all incidents and near misses. Reports are to be made in writing.
• Report all concerns related to resident behaviours; even if no incident/injury occurs. Reports are to be made in writing.
• Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
• Actively participate in all training provided to you for your safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

AVAILABILITY:

This is a casual position.