Customer Care Associate, Remote in Alberta, Canada

Are you an impact-driven problem solver who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while contributing to a successful business? Join Carewell and be a part of a team that creates impactful solutions for caregivers and their unique challenges. We're looking for hardworking individuals committed to raising the bar and striving for impact, scalability, and simplicity. Build your career with Carewell, a category-defining business dedicated to making caregiving easier.

The importance of hiring a Customer Care Associate

As a Customer Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing top tier service in order to help and support family caregivers, while remaining loyal to our top company value: Putting people first. You will use your strong service aptitude, attention to detail, and problem solving ability to be a caregiver advocate. You will spend the bulk of your work day on the phone with customers taking care of their needs and supporting them through their journey as a caregiver.

What you’ll do:

• Help, support and care for our customers through quality conversations and customer service experiences


• Answer phones and assist customers with order placement, reorders, product questions and guidance, returns, and website navigation


• Ensure every customer feels valued and supported


• Build customer relationships based on trust, kindness, and reliability 


• Recommend products that best serve our customers’ interests


• Practice active listening, clarify information, and diffuse tension for upset customers


• Participate in ongoing training and learning opportunities 


• Utilize software, databases, scripts, and tools appropriately


• Adhere to all company policies and procedures 

Metrics: 

• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Average of at least 4.5


• Answer Rate of 90% or more


• Average Handle Time (AHT) of 6.2 minutes or less 

What you’ll need:

• Must be located in Alberta, Canada


• 1-2 years experience in customer care or service-related industry directly taking care of customers 


• Proven history of strong service attitude (volunteer experience, passion projects, etc)


• Exceptional service skills including active listening, written/verbal communication skills, and a professional phone voice 


• Proficiency with computer skills and strong typing skills


• Reliable access to a private, secure, quiet workspace


• Reliable high-speed internet access with minimum download speed of 10 Mbps per person connected to the wireless internet


• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. 


• Ability to complete and graduate from a 2-week training program: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm EST, February 9th - 20th

The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others. We want our Customer Care Associates to be caregiver advocates, empathetic, and solution oriented. The ideal candidate is comfortable asking sensitive questions and defusing challenging situations, makes an effort to communicate from a place of empathy and kindness, and promotes happiness and positivity in every aspect of their life. You give and receive feedback often with an open mind, see problems as opportunities to learn and grow, and look for opportunities to enhance processes with the end goal of improving the customer experience. You enjoy working collaboratively with teammates, and you are resourceful while working independently. 

Bonus points:

• Experience working in healthcare (PSW, CNA, PCW, Nurse, etc.) 


• Experience working in a high volume contact center environment

Mandatory training :

• February 9th - 20th


• Monday-Friday 


• 9am-6pm EST

Shift after training:

11am - 8pm EST Monday - Wednesday and 9am - 6pm EST Saturday - Sunday

What we offer:

• CAD $15 per hour


• The ability to work 100% remotely


• Vacation 


• Holiday pay, with premium pay for working on the holiday

About Carewell

Carewell is a category-defining business that is dedicated to providing the most trusted and reputable retail source for caregiving products. Our vast selection of expert-vetted products includes incontinence supplies, wound care, nutrition, mobility aids, and more, all available at the best prices with fast, reliable shipping. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, ranked on the Inc. 5000, and named one of the most customer-centric companies in the world by Forbes in 2022. At Carewell, we understand the importance of caregiving, and we strive to provide the highest quality products to help caregivers provide the best care possible for their loved ones.

As the number of older adults in the US grows, the need for caregiving solutions will only increase. By joining Carewell, you will have the opportunity to work in a space that is constantly evolving, with new challenges and opportunities for growth. We are committed to being architects of our own success, always striving to improve our teams, partnerships, and solutions to ensure impact, scalability, and simplicity. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals, using customer insights, data, research, and feedback to make decisions and create the most effective solutions. If you are ready to join a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the world, Carewell is the place for you.

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