Retirement Home Administrator

The Amberwood Suites is currently seeking an experienced Administrator to provide general oversight of our retirement facility, leadership amongst staff and colleagues, and clinical guidance and expertise within our facility in Sudbury.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Administrator is responsible for the overall operation and coordination of safe, resident focused, effective systems and processes in the retirement home to residents, while ensuring compliance with Ministry, legislative and corporate expectations and requirements.

**Qualifications**:

- **Must** have current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Practical Nurse (minimum) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- **Must **have a minimum of 3 years of previous managerial/supervisory experience in a retirement setting / Long Term Care or equivalent knowledge with relevant experience.
- Theoretical and applied knowledge of the Practice Standards set out by the Ontario College of Nurses.
- Willingness to update and keep current knowledge of changing regulations, practices and procedures as set out by the Ontario College of Nurses.
- Empathy for and understanding of the needs of seniors.
- Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families with a high degree of patience, tolerance and confidentiality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work as part of a team and with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build a good rapport with individuals.
- Demonstrated initiative, good judgement and leadership abilities.
- Excellent and effective leadership and supervisory capabilities.
- Good communication skills; both oral and written. Good public relation skills.
- Bilingualism is considered an asset.
- Ability to interpret and understand budgets and other financial reports and statistics.
- Familiar with standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).
- Working knowledge of the following legislation:

- Employment Standards Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act Coroner’s Act, Public Health Act, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)_

**Position Overview**:

- Co-ordinate, administer, direct and follow up on all activities of the facility, including the management of human, physical and financial resources.
- Oversee and participate in the provision of high quality care for residents and maintain resident satisfaction.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial, human resources and personal health information data.
- Be knowledgeable of and practice the facility's fire and safety programs
- Manage the facility in accordance with legislative requirements set out in the above mentioned acts and ensure compliance at all times.
- Manage the facility and all its services effectively and efficiently.
- Propose improvements to and updates for policies and procedures for all departments of the facility to ensure a high level of care for residents and an effective and satisfying operating environment for employees.
- Provide leadership and motivation to staff for the achievement of the facility's objectives.
- Develop goals and objectives for the facility in conjunction with the needs of the residents, the needs of the staff, the area in which the facility is located and health care planning agencies. Assist all staff in carrying out these goals and meeting these objectives.
- Ensure maintenance of accurate records of residents, personnel, and the operations in order to provide regular reports to Autumnwood Mature Lifestyle Communities (AMLC) on the activities, needs and challengers of the facility.
- Ensure month-end reports are completed as set out by AMLC
- Approve month-end reports created by the Administrative Assistant and the appropriate Senior Leadership Team members and submit to AMLC no later than five business days after months end.
- Hold weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings and ensure that regular monthly staff meetings are held for each department.
- Negotiate contracts required for ordinary operations of business
- Liaise and consult with inspectors and professionals in relation to the operation of the facility.
- Participate in, or be represented in, community and other health care, administrative and management areas to maintain, strengthen and broaden concepts, philosophies and abilities as an Administrator in a retirement facility.
- Undertake all other responsibilities delegated by the Manager of Operations.

**Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and 2 Step TB test is required prior to start.**

**We offer a competitive compensation package which includes Group Benefits, RRSP's and paid time off. Salary to commensurate with experience.**

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per