Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Director - Home Care, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the coordination and provision of administrative support to the Home Care Program. This includes working with confidential information, maintaining files, finance functions, clerical functions, office and data management, document production, documentation, communications and other duties as assigned.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

• Graduate of a recognized Administrative Assistant Program or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications & Outlook
• Minimum two (2) years directly-related administrative assistant experience
• Demonstrated keyboarding speed of 35-40 words per minute
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workload by establishing priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service concepts and practices
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment along with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a multi-tasking environment
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00