CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Administrative Assistant
Excluded Position- Full-time (37.50 hours per week) Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization providing healthcare services.
We continually work to achieve our mission: To provide health promotion and supportive care services to communities in British Columbia.
We have three charitable programs: Meals on Wheels - in Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore, the Community Integration Project, the Family Respite Centre – Vancouver and soon to realize the Family Respite Centre – North Shore.
People who work with us, staff and volunteers have a huge impact on what we do as an organization and how we fulfill our mission. Check us out at: www.carebc.ca.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to perform reception duties and respond to general enquiries from a variety of external sources.
What you need:
The working location is at 15th Avenue & Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. We offer a competitive salary, excellent employer paid group benefits, and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan. The salary range is $22.44 to $28.05 per hour.
We are hiring now – please email your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in our organization - we look forward to hearing from you!
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization providing healthcare services.
We continually work to achieve our mission: To provide health promotion and supportive care services to communities in British Columbia.
We have three charitable programs: Meals on Wheels - in Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore, the Community Integration Project, the Family Respite Centre – Vancouver and soon to realize the Family Respite Centre – North Shore.
People who work with us, staff and volunteers have a huge impact on what we do as an organization and how we fulfill our mission. Check us out at: www.carebc.ca.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to perform reception duties and respond to general enquiries from a variety of external sources.
- Receive and redirect telephone calls on multi-line telephone system as well as in person visitors.
- Process internal and external mail, email and fax communications. Use a postage machine and run regular reports for Accounting.
- Collate and process Meals on Wheels billing and invoicing. Enter donation information, maintain records, and generate reports. Enter and process accounts payables in Accpac/Sage Accounting software and issue cheques for signatures. Prepare weekly deposits and reports, manage office petty cash system.
- Gather and compile information for statistical purposes. Assist in monthly reconciliations. As required provide support for Meals on Wheels Programs regarding client and volunteer needs.
- Provide fundraising and event support by participating in preparation, operation and finalization of events. Maintain Raiser's Edge to ensure donor database is updated and accurate. Create monthly reports and generate queries to support fundraising initiatives.
- Support the orderly management of the physical office by monitoring and coordinating cleaning, security, telephone systems, ordering supplies, arranging for repairs and maintenance and monitoring office coverage.
What you need:
- High school graduation supplemented by post-secondary training in business systems, office systems, accounting courses or a related field.
- Two or more years recent related general office experience.
- Experience in customer service/working with the public.
- Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills at 50 wpm. Proficient computer skills with MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Accpac/Sage. Database management experience, with Raiser's Edge an asset.
- Demonstrated competency in written and oral English. Proven organizational, planning and coordinating skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and set priorities. Ability to follow directions and work independently. Ability to operate related equipment and physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
The working location is at 15th Avenue & Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. We offer a competitive salary, excellent employer paid group benefits, and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan. The salary range is $22.44 to $28.05 per hour.
We are hiring now – please email your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in our organization - we look forward to hearing from you!
Meals on Wheels Service Coordinator - Meals on Wheels Program
Excluded Position- Full-time (37.50 hours per week) Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Serving Meals on Wheels to the North Shore, Vancouver, and Richmond areas, we are looking to complement our team with an enthusiastic, dedicated staff member who wishes to work in a not-for-profit organization giving back to our community.
Working independently and as part of a team, responsible for supporting the administrative and volunteer activities associated with the home delivery of hot meals to clients. Provide scheduling activities including orient volunteers, schedule/replace volunteers and troubleshoot problems and adjustments daily for approximately 175 volunteers and serving approximately 275 meals.
Qualifications & Abilities:
The working location is at 15th Avenue & Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. We offer a competitive salary, excellent employer paid group benefits, and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan. Salary range: $24.86- $31.07 per hour.
We are hiring now – please email your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in our organization - we look forward to hearing from you!
Serving Meals on Wheels to the North Shore, Vancouver, and Richmond areas, we are looking to complement our team with an enthusiastic, dedicated staff member who wishes to work in a not-for-profit organization giving back to our community.
Working independently and as part of a team, responsible for supporting the administrative and volunteer activities associated with the home delivery of hot meals to clients. Provide scheduling activities including orient volunteers, schedule/replace volunteers and troubleshoot problems and adjustments daily for approximately 175 volunteers and serving approximately 275 meals.
Qualifications & Abilities:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in human resource management, social or community services, nutrition, gerontology, nursing or related discipline.
- 1 – 2 years experience working with seniors or in a social or community services setting or in volunteer and/ or client management.
- Administrative experience in scheduling such as home support or volunteer and/ or client scheduling &/or personal volunteer experience working in the community.
- Class 5 valid driver's license, safe driver's record and access to a vehicle during working hours required.
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, public relations, problem solving and customer service skills required.
- Proven organizational, planning and coordinating skills.
- Ability to be self-directed and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
- Demonstrated competency in written and oral English.
- Demonstrated competency in written and oral Mandarin and Cantonese an asset.
- Demonstrated computer skills that include, Word, Excel and database management.
- Availability for statutory holidays (Boxing Day & Easter Monday).
- Must provide proof of COVID vaccination status.
- Must provide consent for criminal record check and maintain satisfactory status during employment.
The working location is at 15th Avenue & Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. We offer a competitive salary, excellent employer paid group benefits, and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan. Salary range: $24.86- $31.07 per hour.
We are hiring now – please email your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources at [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in our organization - we look forward to hearing from you!
Nurse (RN/RPN) - Family Respite Centre
Great team atmosphere, home-like setting providing services to clients and their families who are seeking respite care in the community. Clients are short-stay in our 12 bed overnight unit or attending our Adult Day Program. The Family Respite Centre is located in the Killarney area of Vancouver. Easy commute – bus stops in front of the building or there is free neighbourhood street parking.
We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families. You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.
Casual positions available 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am. Positions covered by BCNU Master Collective Agreement.
Salary Range: $ $41.42- $59.52 per hour
Qualifications:
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and credentials, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: [email protected] Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families. You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.
Casual positions available 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am. Positions covered by BCNU Master Collective Agreement.
Salary Range: $ $41.42- $59.52 per hour
Qualifications:
- Current, active registration with the BC provincial nursing regulatory body.
- Current first aid and CPR certification.
- 5 - 7 years nursing experience in community, medical, geriatric psychiatry or gerontology to include experience working with the physically and mentally frail elderly and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and psychosocial skills with all cultures and groups.
- Demonstrated competency in English and communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, initiative and innovation.
- Personal commitment to continuing education, professional accountability for practice, maintenance of knowledge base and skills in the area of practice are necessary attributes in the position of team leader.
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and credentials, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: [email protected] Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!