Posted 18 days ago
Receptionist - DePaul Hall
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a full-time Receptionist for its DePaul Hall retirement and long-term care community in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role covers front-desk calls and visitors, mail, typing, file and record maintenance, basic bookkeeping and resident support, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. A clear criminal record check and, where applicable, a vulnerable sector check are required before appointment.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and route calls, greet visitors and contractors
- Sort and distribute mail and documents
- Perform typing assignments, some confidential
- Maintain files, records and client discharge files
- Perform basic bookkeeping and resident account payments
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of related experience
- Office administration diploma or equivalent preferred
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-24
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Office Administration, Professional Secretarial |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 251 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Receptionist to join our DePaul Hall team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Receiving and routing telephone calls, greeting and directing visitors and contractors as appropriate. You will also be responsible for providing routine information and responding to inquiries from clients, visitors, and staff
- Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail; distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and/ or department(s).
- Performing a wide variety of typing assignments as required, some being confidential in nature
- Establishing, maintaining, processing, and updating files, records and other documents as well as maintaining client discharge files
- Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which involves petty cash reconciliation, clothing allowance and trust deposits, and payments on resident accounts
- May book resident medical appointments and arranges transportation
- Responds to all resident issues/situations promptly and takes appropriate action to rectify concerns
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way e.g. follows manufacturers guidelines in the use of equipment
- Responsible for monitoring the fire/security alarm panel, the front door, and following safety and security duties as per facility policy
About You
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- An approved 2-year Office Administration / Professional Secretarial diploma or university degree (i.e. Bachelor of Secretarial Science)
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment
- Ability to operate personal computers including various software packages including Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Publisher and various database software applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Strong resident focus and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to interact positively with others
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/shifts inclusive of days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to type 80 words per minute considered an asset.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively.
- Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
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