Posted 5 days ago
Receptionist, Temporary Casual, Long Term Care Reception Services
@ Providence Care Centre
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Providence Care Centre is hiring a temporary casual receptionist at Providence Manor, a long-term care home in Kingston specializing in dementia and veterans care. The role greets visitors, runs the switchboard, handles clerical duties and schedules resident transportation. The posting states a wage of $25.01 to $26.32 per hour and a term of up to 15 months.
Responsibilities:
- Operate telephone switchboard for incoming, outgoing and interdepartmental calls
- Greet and assist visitors as first point of contact
- Sort mail, faxes and deliveries
- Schedule resident transportation to appointments
- Follow emergency-code procedures and communicate information calmly
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary office administration certification recognized in Ontario
- Microsoft Office proficiency confirmed by testing
- Health-care setting experience preferred
- Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Office Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Providence Care Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 88 |
Job Code: 28342
Status: Temporary Casual (Up to 15 months)
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $25.01 - $26.32
Posting Period: November 10, 2026 - November 16, 2026
The Receptionist is the first contact for visitors to Providence Manor and is expected to show hospitality and exemplary customer service, in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care.
Education & Experience:
- Post-secondary certification in Office Administration from an educational facility recognized by the province of Ontario
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software to be determined through testing
- Prior experience in a health-care setting is preferred
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operation of the Telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and interdepartmental calls
- Knowing and following emergency-code procedures and calming communicating information to various parties as required.
- Performing a variety of clerical duties, including but not limited to, sorting mail, facsimiles and deliveries and scheduling resident transportation to scheduled appointments and communicating this information to the appropriate Home Area
- Must maintain confidentiality with regards to client and staff personal information
- Works in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and its regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all health and safety policies, procedures and legislation including, wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
Why Work at Providence Manor:
- A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
- Committed to a person and family-centred approach
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Group Retirement Pension Plan
- Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Located in downtown Kingston
Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.
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