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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a variety of communication and reception functions by telephone or in person to staff, residents and the public by performing duties such as answering the main Centre phone line, referring callers as appropriate, locating personnel through the use of pagers, or public address system, responding to emergencies, receiving visitors, responding to general enquiries and receiving resident items such as flowers for delivery. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining levels of ward medical supplies, updating staff/resident/client directories, sorting mail, photocopying, typing correspondence, documents and reports as required, and providing support to the Occupational Health & Safety Committee by taking minutes or notes at meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12, plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to keyboard at 45 w.p.m. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
