JOB SUMMARY
The SSHC Health Care & Administrative Assistant provides frontline assistance to participants and volunteer professionals to ensure the efficient flow of the Clinic under the direction of the Health Services Manager. Liaising with external Health Care Providers and Facilities to ensure participants receive required health intervention as deemed necessary by the SSHC volunteers.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration
Health Delivery
Volunteer Management/Supervision of Practicum Students
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
RELATIONSHIP
· The majority of the daily interactions are with clients and volunteers;
· Smaller portion of the work day is spent on duties related to paper work, inventory and health centre specific cleaning duties.
WORKING CONDITION
· Hours of work: varied with occasional weekend and evening hours;
· General health clinic environment;
· Equal amount of sitting, standing walking throughout the work day;
· Health grade cleaning supplies being used for the cleaning to ensure high standards of infection control;
· May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.