Full Time Assistant Director of Care

1 month ago


Scarborough, Canada Extendicare Canada Full time

**Assistant Director Of Care**
**Full-Time Position**:
Tendercare Living Centre is managed by Extendicare Canada Inc., a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centers 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 of Care, the Assistant Director of Care is responsible for providing resident centered care, the day-to day management of nursing programs to meet applicable legislative requirements, adhering to policies and procedures, and collaborating with key stakeholders.

**RESPONSIBILITES**:
Oversees Nursing Team based on clearly defined lines of authority and communication

Oversees quality improvement measures within a resident centred interdisciplinary environment that promotes independence and quality of life for residents.

Oversees clinical care processes to ensure that resident centred care plans are developed to meet the care needs of residents in the home.

Leads the implementation and monitoring of required clinical programs such as Skin and Wound Care, Falls Prevention, Continence Care, Pain Management, Palliative Care and Responsive Behaviour.

Actively participates in committees according to the Terms of Reference and areas of responsibility.

Ensures care plans are developed, updated, reviewed regularly and followed while ensuring that resident’s care is evaluated continuously.

Audit resident care plans on a quarterly basis and ensure documentation accurately reflects the resident's care requirements.

On a scheduled basis, audit and review the resident care charts of newly admitted residents with special attention to residents identified on high risk. Work closely with Charge Nurse to ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place as per policy.

Coordinates and ensures care processes for the RAI-MDS Program, Nursing Rebab and Restorative Care Program are implemented, including evaluation outcomes and monitoring of performance metrics.

Assist the Director of care with recruiting, supervising, appraising and discipling assigned staff. Ensures that all assigned staff receives proper orientation, in service education and on-the job training.

Performs nursing duties and ensure clinical excellence at all levels in the home

Maintains a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors

Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent post diploma education preferred

Current registration with the Provincial College of Nurses

A minimum of three years experience working a in long-term care setting

Knowledge of Long-Term Care Act and Regulations

Experienced leader with ability to coach and mentor team members

Vulnerable Police Criminal Reference Check

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles, and legislation
- Tendercare is managed by Extendicare Canada Inc., a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 senior care and living centers 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 more than 20,000 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._


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