Assistant Director of Care

3 weeks ago

Nepean, Canada City View Retirement Community Full time

TITLE: Assistant Director of Care

REPORTS TO: The General Manager of City View Retirement; and the Owners

:The Director of Care is the person who directs and supervises the operation of the retirement residences wellness department through designated qualified personnel. The Organizational Chart outlines the form of organization and shows the chain of command. He/She manages all aspects of the operations of the Wellness Department to ensure effective, efficient delivery of established standards of resident care within licensed standards and budgetary requirements. The Director of Care is the direct representative for the care services rendered in the retirement home and is given the necessary authority and is held responsible for the overall management of the wellness department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- The following duties and tasks described are a guideline for Director of Care to follow, but not limited to those described and may at the discretion of the owner be expanded upon.
- To ensure the care and well-being of the residents as determined by the Retirement Home Regulatory Authority (RHRA), the Ontario Residents Care Association (ORCA), any and all local healthy and safety requirements, the Ontario Fire Marshalls Office (OFM) as it pertains to Care Homes, and the Company policy and procedures as outlined in the corporate manual.
- To ensure all wellness staff is trained within the guidelines provided as it pertains to the delivery of prescription medications and the proper policies and procedures are followed in accordance to licensing requirements.
- To ensure the care of the residents and maintain all proper record keeping and charting as required by the RHRA, College of Nurses, and other licensing or governing bodies.
- To assist in providing daily, weekly, and monthly care reports as determined by the General Manager, and Operator.

TYPICAL TASKS:
1. Comply with all regulations required by the RHRA.

2. Ensure that every occurrence in the Retirement Home involving resident care, injury, communicable disease or death resulting from an accident is reported in full detail. Ensure all proper reporting including that required by the RHRA and a notation is placed on the resident’s chart. Communicate all serious issues with the General Manager and others who may be involved.

3. Maintain responsibility for the administration and enforcement of all regulations relating to medications.

4. Establish, in writing, procedures to be followed in the event of an outbreak; organize and prepare documents and procedures for staff to follow in this event.

5. Ensure that the Retirement Home is free from hazards and adequate supervision is provided at all times for the security of the residents and the Community. Perform regular workplace inspections, and conduct safety talks.

6. Plan for a safe physical and psychological environment for the residents and staff. Correct unsafe acts and conditions. Correct or commend health and safety performance, including workers’ safety performance. Ensure that new employees are trained.

7. Organize a continuing program of care where required and assist the resident physician in the delivery of various medical procedures.

8. Undertake supervision of all medications and resident charts to ensure they are adequately secured.

9. Consistently review care programs for efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

10. Assist in preparing bi-weekly schedules; help prepare annual wellness budget and communicate with the General Manager as required.

11. Purchase provisions for the Wellness Department, while functioning within the Wellness operational budget.

12. Duly document and record additional care and supplies utilized by residents that will be billed monthly.

13. All other tasks as assigned.

LEADERSHIP:
To ensure and foster an atmosphere of learning and “caring” and concern for the quality of care given residents and the atmosphere surrounding their care.

1. Develop consistent policies geared to enhance learning opportunities for all wellness staff..

2. Demonstrate management skills to provide a “role model” to staff.

3. Develop and implement personnel policies, as needed.

4. Interpret union agreements and develop consistent policies in accordance. (Only if Applicable).

5. Organize and encourage membership on Home’s committees.

6. Seek out useful resource materials for the wellness staff.

7. Collaborate with the members of the Multidisciplinary Care Team.

8. Act as a resource to staff.

10. Hold regular meetings with the General Manager, and wellness staff members.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nepean, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Assistant Director of care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

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