ASST DIRECTOR OF CARE

Extendicare

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN preferred
  • Minimum three years of long-term care experience; management experience preferred
  • Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to geriatric care
  • Expertise in infection control and adult education principles
  • Familiarity with RAI-MDS system is essential

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Care (DOC) in nursing quality improvement and risk management initiatives
  • Lead coordination of best practices and risk management related to resident care
  • Manage utilization of nursing supplies effectively
  • Oversee the High Intensity Needs program
  • Maintain a care assessment and evaluation system aligned with interdisciplinary approaches
  • Mentor staff in Resident Home Areas to ensure quality care
  • Implement corrective actions for occupational health and safety and develop modified work programs
  • Support the DOC with performance appraisals and staff development initiatives
  • Participate in the palliative care program and advocate for resident-centered care
  • Assume nursing department responsibilities in the DOC's absence

Benefits

  • Continuous mentorship and support for lifelong learning
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
  • A rewarding work experience that positively impacts lives
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Assistant Director of Care

This position is for our Bayview Home, located in North York, Ontario.

What you'll be doing:

  • Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
  • Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)
  • Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
  • Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program
  • Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
  • Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
  • Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
  • Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel
  • Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned
  • Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department
  • Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization
  • Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals
  • Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies
  • Actively participates in the palliative care program; goals of care and advanced care planning
  • Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC
  • Successful candidate will be required to work one weekend/month


What you bring:

  • Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN an asset
  • Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset
  • Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
  • Knowledge of RAI MDS is required


What you'll get

  • Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
  • A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Robust benefits package.


Time Type:

Full time

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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