Administrative Assistant

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Baptist Housing provides exceptional holistic care as we assist over 2800 seniors to experience life well in supportive communities in British Columbia. We serve through a culture of caring, demonstrating Servant Leadership, collaborating in Teams, building relationships and fun!

The Victoria Region Team is looking for an enthusiastic and fun student to join them in Victoria at The Heights at Mount View Residence in Victoria.

Reporting to the Residential Care Administrator, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Residential Care Administrator, managers and multi-disciplinary leaders. Duties include managing office communications; developing and managing a variety of documents; planning and managing administrative projects; and liaising with Residents, Team Members, visitors, partners and external agencies.

As an ambassador of Baptist Housing, you model our values in all interactions, providing service with an attitude of compassion, respect and integrity. You understand the needs of seniors and love serving them and assisting them to live well. You are committed to achieving the mission of Baptist Housing, supporting your team every day, and you have a positive attitude. You are creative, great at teaching others, and collaborate well with others.

This position is for 8 weeks, 37.5 hours per week and requires flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends. This position does not include benefits.

Qualifications:

· Be between 18-30 years of age at the start of employment.

· Be a student in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various computer software applications.

· Ability to work in a team environment with diverse communities.

· Good organizational skills.

· HR training/education would be an asset.

*Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with Vulnerable Adults

*Current TB Clearance

Baptist Housing Values

As Servant Leaders, we will focus on serving others in humility and grace, demonstrating the character and values of:

  • Compassion: showing care, love, and sensitivity in consideration of the unique needs of Teammates, Residents, Families, and others.
  • Honesty: exemplifying fairness, integrity and ethical behaviour.
  • Respect: treating people with dignity at all times to elevate personhood and person-directed wellness.
  • Innovation: exercising ingenuity in all endeavors and exemplifying creative courage.
  • Stewardship: recognizing God’s ownership by using resources wisely to preserve the future viability and longevity of our mission.
  • Teamwork: working collaboratively to achieve our mission in a culture of safety, continuous learning and work-life balance.
  • Fun: taking our work seriously, but not ourselves!

The successful candidate will have formal training in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher or other graphics software. Successful candidates will be bondable and have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, or a combination of education and experience will be considered (preferably in a long-term care environment)

The deadline for applicants is July 15,2021

Thank you for your interest in working with Baptist Housing. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted, we encourage you to apply for our future openings for which you qualify. We wish you every success in your search for meaningful employment!

Baptist Housing provides Residential Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Affordable Rental, and Adult Day Programs at our residences in Kelowna, Vancouver and Victoria, regions. Baptist Housing is affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific, yet our communities’ welcome people of all faith traditions.

COVID-19 considerations:
We take all COVID-19 precautions as outlined by the Health Authority for Healthcare settings.