Assistant Director of Care - Full Time - Lakeside

Extendicare

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care, with managerial experience preferred.
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
  • Bachelor of Nursing preferred, or diploma in Nursing required.
  • Current CPR certification mandatory.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills important.
  • Experience with EHR systems, particularly PointClickCare and Point of Care.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned program areas ensuring compliance with care standards.
  • Identify and assess risks while implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and licensing standards, conducting timely investigations.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care outcomes.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives to meet established goals.
  • Engage with community health partners to improve resident care.
  • Cultivate team member growth through mentorship and training initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Work-life balance initiatives and flexible scheduling options.
  • Employee recognition and rewards programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Description: Assistant Director of Care, Extendicare LTC

Positions Available: 2

Key Outcomes
  • Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and ongoing improvement of quality care.
  • Attain high resident and family engagement, as measured through Experience Survey results, by caring for each person as we would our own family.
  • Consistently meet or exceed all quality and clinical indicators for residents, in alignment with organizational and legislative guidelines, through effective execution of required clinical programs.
  • Foster a positive culture of employee experience, driving an increase in overall employee engagement compared to the previous year.
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements on quality and clinical programs, as well as organizational and accreditation standards, policies, and procedures.


Key Responsibilities
  • Manage - Oversee assigned program areas as per Extendicare's Model of Care, ensuring effective implementation and performance in compliance with legislative and professional standards.
  • Identify - Assess risks and mitigation strategies, escalating and managing as appropriate in collaboration with organizational teams and departments.
  • Comply - Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and labour/employment legislation, including timely investigations and consistent action planning.
  • Collaborate - Actively participate and work with the Director of Care, interdisciplinary team, care staff, residents, and families to deliver and optimize resident care.
  • Quality - Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of quality improvement initiatives to achieve successful outcomes and meet established goals.
  • Community Partnership - Engage with vendors on quality initiatives and training requirements, and collaborate with community health partners to enhance resident care.
  • Cultivate - Foster professional growth and engagement of team members through mentorship, training, and development initiatives in partnership with the DOC. This includes identifying skill gaps, providing coaching and feedback, and encouraging continuous learning.
  • Values Alignment - Uphold and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, Values, and philosophy regarding ethics, morality, and integrity.
  • Customer Service - Apply a customer service mindset to accept and respond to feedback (complaints, recognition, or suggestions) from residents, families, vendors, and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as registered staff in the long-term care sector. Preference for three (3) years, with at least one (1) year in a managerial or supervisory role in a healthcare setting.
  • Current and unrestricted registration/licensing as a Registered Nurse with the applicable provincial licensing body.
  • Bachelor of Nursing preferred, or post-secondary diploma in Nursing.
  • Current CPR certification is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with EHR systems, specifically PointClickCare and Point of Care.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proven history of leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive resident outcomes.
  • Strong team-building and time management skills.
  • Strong clinical skills.


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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

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