Long Term Care Consultant

2 days ago


Ottawa, Canada ParaMed Home Health Care Full time

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 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 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Reporting to the Director, Operational Quality, this role is responsible for partnering with operational leaders in LTC Homes and Retirement Communities across the Residential Care Division (the “Division”) to enhance clinical and operational excellence. The **_Long-Term Care Consultant _**will be a collaborative facilitator focused on improving interprofessional clinical practice and quality outcomes through education, training, proactive mitigation of safety issues and implementation of quality improvement initiatives resulting from the analysis of quality and safety data.

This role will also work in partnership with the Corporate Quality & Risk team and other corporate departments to ensure the successful design and implementation of care standards, best practices, and continuous learning opportunities resulting in high quality care and an exceptional resident experience.

This role will support the Ottawa area.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

In partnership with the operational leaders in the Residential Care Division; Consultants in Operational Quality & Resident Experience; and Corporate Quality and Risk team members, the **_Long-Term Care Consultant _**will have the following accountabilities, which will be carried out primarily in the assigned LTC Homes and Retirement Communities (i.e. 80% of time is in the assigned Homes/Communities):
Quality, Safety & Professional Practice
- Supports the design and implementation of nursing standards of care practice across the Division in alignment with best practices in seniors’ care; professional regulatory colleges; and applicable legislation/regulations
- Support resident safety incident processes and practices in the form of chart audits; interviews with staff; and participation in root cause analyses; analysis of resident-related risk and safety trends; and implementation of action plans across the Division

Training & Education
- Contributes to the design and implementation of standardized interprofessional clinical education and training curriculum that will optimize the scopes of practice and roles related to nursing and personal care;
- Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement in alignment with the operating models across the Division by sharing best practices;
- Teaches and trains new, existing, and returning staff (e.g., Personal Support Workers, Nurses, Resident Aides, Caregivers) and leaders (e.g., Directors for Care, Assistant Directors of Care) on policies and standard operating procedures including but not limited to nursing and personal care and any other regulatory and quality assurance standards for seniors’ care;
- Leverages adult education methodologies to meet the diverse learning needs of staff, leaders and caregivers in the Homes/Communities
- Facilitates clinical knowledge translation and exchange across the Division
- Promotes a just safety culture and a continuous learning environment by promoting psychological safety through non-punitive approaches to learning from errors.

Continuous Quality Improvement
- Identifies, co-designs and supports the implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives across the Division that will result in safe, reliable, and effective residential care with a focus on nursing and personal care;
- Participates in the development of and leads the implementation of quality improvement initiatives that align to Extendicare’s strategic quality priorities;
- Collaborates with Homes/Communities to foster and hardwire a culture of performance excellence through in-person role modeling, coaching and mentoring of staff and leaders.

Quality Assurance, Compliance & Performance
- Monitors quality, safety, and enterprise risk management practices across the Division to ensure implementation and sustainability of Extendicare’s quality and resident safety framework
- Provides support for operational decision making related to improving experience (e.g. clinical equipment; resident care supplies, etc.)
- Provides implementation support for quality assurance processes, practices, and action plans including, but not limited to, those related to Accreditation and federal/provincial regulations; and
- Creates, shares, and discusses performance results related to quality and experience indicators to drive data-informed decision making

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Member in good standing with provincial regulatory college
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in progressive positions, preferably in LT



  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Strathcona Long Term Care Full time

    **Job Title:** Personal Support Worker – Nursing Care**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Personal Support Worker to join our team at Strathcona Long Term Care. In this role, you will provide personal care and support to our residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity are maintained at all times.**Responsibilities:Perform...

  • Director of Care

    3 months ago


    Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    Job description Our current Director of Care (DOC) is preparing to retire following a distinguished career spanning over 3 decades. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Care to step in and lead the charge in this, full-time on-site role for our home. **Position Overview**: The Director of Care is responsible for providing leadership,...

  • Spiritual Care

    4 days ago


    Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    Reporting to the Director of Social Work, Programs, and Support Services, the **Spiritual Care & Cultural Diversity Program Manager** will coordinate chaplaincy, spiritual living, cultural and religious activities for Jewish and non-Jewish residents. The position's focus is to improve the quality of life for individuals and groups experiencing spiritual,...


  • Ottawa, Canada TEEMA Full time

    **This role is for an Administrator/Executive Director for a Long Term Care Home In Ottawa, ON** TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Healthcare Leader for to join our client's LTC team in Ottawa, ON. The Administrator, will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the long-term care facility, ensuring that the highest...


  • Ottawa, Canada TEEMA Full time

    **This role is for an Administrator/Executive Director for a Long Term Care Home In Ottawa, ON** TEEMA Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Healthcare Leader for to join our client's LTC team in Ottawa, ON. The Administrator, will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the long-term care facility, ensuring that the highest...


  • Ottawa, Canada Villa Marconi Long Term Care Full time

    **Position Overview** Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Healthcare Aide reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily liability. Enhances the therapeutic effects of...


  • Ottawa, Canada Villa Marconi Long Term Care Full time

    **Position Overview** Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Healthcare Aide reports to the Director of Care and under the direction of the Unit Supervisor provides personal care, reports changes in resident status and documents where applicable. Enhances restorative care by promoting independence of activities of daily liability. Enhances the therapeutic effects of...


  • Ottawa, Canada Bruyère Research Institute Full time

    POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 1 FTE SALARY SCALE: $36.29 to $41.38 /hour CLOSING DATE: 2024/12/06* **Why should you join Bruyère Health RI?** The Bruyère Health Research Institute supports investigators who contribute to a better, more responsive health care system that delivers the best care to patients, residents, and families. We focus...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hero Care Full time

    **ROLE: Personal Support Worker | Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract | Ottawa, ON** $31/HR Casual/ Pick Up ASAP Start Date **Various LTC Locations Available for Pick - Up within the Ottawa and Greater Ottawa Area** **AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE** HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking _**t**_**emporary and permanent **_**Part-time** **Personal Support Workers **for **Day, Evening **and **Night **shifts in our long-term care home! Our Nursing team provides direct person-centred care to 121 residents in 5 neighborhoods (units). We are strongly committed to ensuring that our Nursing staff have access to...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking _**temporary and permanent **_**Part-time** **Personal Support Workers **for **Day, Evening **and **Night **shifts in our long-term care home! Our Nursing team provides direct person-centred care to 121 residents in 5 neighborhoods (units). We are strongly committed to ensuring that our Nursing staff have access to solid...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hero Care Full time

    **ROLE: Personal Support Worker | Long Term Care | Local Agency Contract | Ottawa, ON** $31/HR Casual/ Pick Up ASAP Start Date **Various LTC Locations Available for Pick - Up within Riverstone Retirement Communities** **AGENCY CONTRACT THROUGH HERO CARE** HERO CARE has a proven track record in providing our contract/travel nurses with a variety of...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    Are you an engaging educator with a passion for fostering growth, enhancing skills, and driving organizational excellence? Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Home is seeking a **Learning and Development Specialist** to design and deliver innovative training programs that inspire our team and elevate person-centered care delivery. **About Us** Hillel Lodge is a...

  • Dietary Aide

    5 days ago


    Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are seeking organized and dedicated temporary part-time Dietary Aides on Day Shift to join our long-term care home! At Hillel Lodge, our Dietary team works tirelessly to create traditional and tasty home-made meals and snacks which are prepared and served in accordance with the laws of Kashruth (Jewish dietary laws) and are all...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION**: Under the supervision of the Recreation Program and Volunteer Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that the emotional, cognitive, physical, spiritual, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual and group basis. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident focused programs in...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    Are you passionate about fostering growth, enhancing skills, and driving organizational excellence? Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Home is seeking a **Learning and Development Specialist** to lead innovative and impactful learning initiatives that align with our commitment to compassionate, person-centered care. **About Us** Hillel Lodge is a 121-bed,...

  • Consulting Dietitian

    1 month ago


    Ottawa, Canada Seasons Care Full time

    Published November 24, 2024 Location Ottawa, Canada Category Dietitian Job Type Part-time Hours 80 hours per month, starting January 2nd **Description**: Seasons Care Dietitian Network is a consulting network of Dietitians and Nutrition Managers specializing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes. Since 1996, Seasons Care has become the leader in...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **APPLY TODAY!!!!** **Come join our team in delivering excellent person-centered and compassionate care!** Under the general direction of the RN/RPN in-charge, gives direct care to residents as specified by the individual care plan. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Organizes daily duties as per assignment. - Assists residents with AM/PM care and in the maintenance...


  • Ottawa, Canada Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home Full time

    **APPLY TODAY!!!!** **Come join our team in delivering excellent person-centered and compassionate care!** Under the general direction of the RN/RPN in-charge, gives direct care to residents as specified by the individual care plan. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Organizes daily duties as per assignment. - Assists residents with AM/PM care and in the maintenance...


  • Ottawa, Canada Villa Marconi Long Term Care Centre Full time

    **_“How do you live in the moment?”_** **The Manager of Clinical Informatics (MCI)** reports to the Director of Care and manages the information technology and compliance related to resident care through coordinating the RAI-MDS process and monitoring of quality outcomes and CIHI reports. Responsible for the quality of resident care and nursing...