Answering the after-hours on-call cell phone for the Home Care services at your own home
Act as a first respondent for any issues or situations that may arise outside of normal business hours
Handle client’s and/or Personal Support Worker’s scheduling issues
Notify clients of all schedule changes in a timely manner and document all on-call activities on the computer software AlayaCare
Maintain an electronic on-call log of all telephone communications
Keep the supervisor informed of any issues or occurrences
Attend unit meetings and in-service training
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in staffing coordination or home care scheduling preferred
Available to work outside normal business hours during early mornings (7am-9am), evenings (5pm-12am), weekends (7am-12am), and statutory holidays (7am-12am)
Self-motivated with the initiative to handle situations in a professional manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to perform duties remotely with minimal supervision
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office is an asset
Speak fluent English and a second language that reflects the community, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin
A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
Benefits
Comprehensive Orientation Program
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Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing hr@carefirstontario.ca
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
Home Care & Senior Care Services500 employeesFounded 1976
Nonprofit Canadian community care agency providing integrated health, home-care, social, and primary-care services for seniors and families.