RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATION OFFICER | ARCARE ESSENDON

• Brand New Residence opened January 2021
• Full Time Position- Monday to Friday (9:00-17:00)
• More than just a job! Build meaningful relationships with our Clients and the Team
• Hourly Rate $26.00-$30.00

Applications close: 14 February 2021
Reference #675358

Arcare Essendon is a brand-new aged care Residence that offers permanent support for 120 clients from a variety of backgrounds. Each client will have their own large private suite with individual bathroomand will be able to enjoy our on-site boutique café, hairdressing salon, theatre, and beautifully manicured courtyards.

An exciting opportunity is available to be a part of a new team and build the culture from the ground up!

About the Role
We are looking for people who are flexible in their thinking and courageous in their actions. People with compassion and empathy, who understand that attitudes are contagious (and who have one worth sharing). People who can be themselves while upholding a high standard of behavior.

Reporting directly to the Residence Manager, you will have elevated organisational skills, a vibrant and friendly personality, exceptional attention to detail and solid IT skills. You will also possess a positive outlook, have empathy for the elderly and demonstrate great initiative to sustain and uphold Arcare's reputation.

You will ensure that administration systems facilitate effective residence management and will assist the Residence Manager with employee rostering and stock control using the Arcare order system as directed. All incoming contacts with the Residence are to be handled efficiently and effectively; including telecommunications, personal contacts and mail.

Company
Arcare is a proudly family-owned aged care business that now has over 40 residences throughout Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. Arcare has a relationship focused approach that ensures that the relationships between clients, employees, volunteers and family members are valued. This approach has been praised and celebrated by leading aged care experts as being at the forefront of elder-care globally.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated strong customer service ethos and commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Minimum two years' experience in a Reception role
• Aged/Health Care experience - however not essential
• Have highly developed verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independence and provide proactive support within a team
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Knowledge of contemporary operational management principles
• Pragmatic and logical in approach
• Proficient in computers; including Microsoft and Rostering Software (Time Target) is desirable
• Ability to understand financial management process (ordering, reconciliation, reporting)

Culture
Arcare is a family owned business therefore open and respectful relationships is the most important thing that we do. We believe that through sharing our stories and ourselves we are able to recognize and celebrate the uniqueness of every person. Arcare is also very committed to nurturing people, new ideas and personal growth by remaining flexible and open to possibilities.

Benefits

• Supportive, friendly and caring organisation
• Family owned business
• Training & Educational Opportunities
• Senses Framework to ensure staff are supported in personally meaningful goals

Apply
If you believe you have the skills, values and expertise to deliver the role of Receptionist/ Administration Officer go to www.arcare.com.au/careers and follow the link to apply

Arcare Essendon is a smoke free site. All applicants are required to undergo a National Police Record Check.

Due to the hire volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.