Assistant Director of Care AgeCare MGHT

AgeCare

$94K — $103K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in geriatric or long-term care nursing
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Postgraduate studies in nursing or geriatrics preferred
  • Experience in nursing administration and personnel management.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior management to coordinate resident care activities
  • Conduct ongoing evaluations of residents' care
  • Review and audit documentation for compliance and accuracy
  • Ensure regular development and updates of care plans
  • Address resident and family concerns effectively
  • Oversee staff education and health safety programs

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with senior management
  • Focus on continuous evaluation and improvement of resident care
  • Opportunities for professional development and education
  • Engagement with a multidisciplinary team
  • Involvement in compliance and quality assurance initiatives
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Assistant Director of Care of the Long-Term Care residence works collaboratively with the senior management team to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities within approved policies and procedures (including onboarding and annual staff education, staff health and safety and infection prevention and control programs).

What Is In It For You:
• Ensures residents' care is evaluated continuously.
• Works closely with the Registered Staff team and the RAI-MDS Coordinator to ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place as per policy and to ensure regulatory compliance Reviews and audits Point Click Care documentation including progress notes, care plans and resident assessments. Ensures that care plans are developed, updated, reviewed regularly, and followed consistently.
• Audits resident care plans on a quarterly basis and ensures documentation accurately reflects the resident's care requirements.
• Responds to resident or family concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Care.

What You Will Need
• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of The Nursing Homes Act and Regulations, Homes for Special Care Act, Extended Care Program Directives, the appropriate sections of The Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food & Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and other pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal Statutes, which influence the operation of the residence and more specifically the nursing department.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post graduate studies in nursing, nursing administration and geriatrics is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.

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