OFFICE ASSISTANT - LTC
About The Position
La Crosse County is hiring an Office Assistant for Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living. The role helps create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The starting rate is $18.51 per hour, plus applicable shift and weekend differentials. The schedule includes rotating weeknights from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., every other weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and rotating holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Office Assistant greets residents and visitors, monitors the entrance, handles phone calls and light clerical work, performs basic cashiering, maintains office supplies, and responds appropriately to emergencies. The role also supports confidentiality, resident rights, and person-centered care.
Requirements
- Friendly, professional communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to respond quickly in unexpected situations.
- Strong attendance and reliability.
- High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment; applicants aged 18 or older are preferred.
- Ability to pass the required background check.
Nice To Haves
- Clerical experience preferred.
- Applicants aged 18 or older are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist residents and visitors.
- Monitor the entrance for safety and redirect residents as needed.
- Answer and transfer phone calls.
- Perform light clerical tasks, including sorting, filing, typing, and copying.
- Handle basic cashiering and balance a cash drawer.
- Maintain office supply inventory.
- Respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Support confidentiality, resident rights, and person-centered care.
Benefits
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension program.
- Countywide insurance plans and growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs.
- Dedicated vacation and sick time banks, with accrual beginning on the first day.
- Ability to bank up to twice the annual vacation accrual.
- Ability to build up to 150 sick days as a full-time employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
