Assistant Director of Care

2 months ago

Ottawa Ontario HB, Montréal, Canada Extendicare Canada Inc. Full time

Job Description

Assistant Director of Care

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our medical team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our West End Villa Home, located in Ottawa, ON and for our new Home (Crossing Bridge), located in Stittsville, ON

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 Extendicare West End Villa (soon-to-be Crossing Bridge) 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type:

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

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