Director of Care
Responsibilities:
Facilitate and promote Resident choice and Resident-centered care within the Home.
Assist with hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of team members when necessary, while fostering a culture of support and growth.
Maintain high standards of care that align with policies, ORCA standards, and Retirement Home regulations.
Liaise with external community partners to understand & enhance the services provided.
Oversee Resident care needs, ensuring care plans are developed and updated to reflect the best approach for each individual. Including managing the care programs, including services and fees.
Support IPAC and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the home operates at its best.
Review falls and incidents, recommend, and implement risk minimization strategies to maintain resident safety.
Actively support marketing teams by facilitating timely resident assessments.
Lead the Resident Care Team in developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, revising policies and procedures.
Managing scheduling, staffing needs, and ensuring effective staffing patterns.
Collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Registered RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
3-5 years of experience managing or supervising staff in a unionized environment.
Strong ability to manage a budget and participate in the budgeting process.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Working knowledge of risk and quality management principles.
Experience working with seniors and the geriatric population.
Clear understanding of Resident-centered care, Resident rights and RHA 2010.
Excellent interpersonal skills, innovative, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Proficient in computer programs such as YARDI, MedeCare, and other Windows-related programs.
While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.
This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.