Administrative Assistant-Growth Opportunity

Advocate Home Care is a fast-paced, expanding health-care services and staffing company that provides one-on-one in-home assistance and care management. We offer personalized services to seniors at home, busy families and executives seeking personal assistants. We are dedicated to providing unique and individualized services that exceed expectations. If you are looking for a challenge and a great place to work, you have found it. Our small company is in need of an excellent Administrative Assistant. This is a hands-on, multi-tasking, position for someone who wants to take the lead in our office and keep our team working efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess an enthusiastic attitude to add to our nurturing environment. You need to be smart, resourceful, a quick learner, and be able to work independently. You should bemeticulous, organized, and positive. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a creative environment and a variety of tasks, along with routine calendaring, scheduling appointments, and general office management. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of excellent client relations and is a dependable and self-motivated team player. DUTIES: - Provide administrative support to the CEO - Maintain and update client list/personnel files - Maintain and update client schedules, time-sheets, and progress reports - Schedule appointments - Maintain and update director calendar - Provide liaison between clients, field staff, and families - Deal with clients on the phone with patience and diplomacy - Prepare and respond to services inquires and send out marketing/presentation materials - Create and implement organizationalsystems - Type, proofread, and edit letters and other materials - Telephone and email correspondence - Perform other support tasks and errands as needed QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years minimum administrative experience - PC proficient - Knowledge in Microsoft office - Ability to learn computer programs such as Home-Track - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent typing and editing/proofreading skills - Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capability - Creative thinker and problem-solver - Ability to work independently, as well as take direction OTHER DESIRED QUALITIES: - Self-motivated - Professional - Interested in being a part of our growth - Desire and ability to work with in a team - Independent - Detail-oriented - Trustworthy - Dependable - Highly organized - Creative -Good energy and a positive, calm attitude Hours: 40 Hours per week Compensation: competitive depending on experience, plus benefits. Please submit along with your resume a cover letter that describes why you would be the best candidate for this position. Tel (415)332-3770 Fax (415) 332-3780/Email admin@advocatehomecare.net