Assistant Director of Care

**Assistant Director of Care**

The Elden of Bradford is a retirement home with 148 suites over 6 floors, encompassing Independent, Assisted, and Transitional Care Living.

We are currently searching for our next Assistant Director of Care to lead our nursing team to deliver exemplary care to our residents and build relationships in a community unlike any other in the retirement industry.

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Reports to the Director of Care.

Supports the Director of Care in managing all aspects of the Nursing Department and Care within the facility to ensure residents’ medical needs are met, and that the Nursing Department is run in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Plan, organize and evaluate the nursing department to provide high quality resident care.
- Ensures adherence to applicable codes and regulations (ie. Public Health and the RHRA)
- Conduct Care Conferences.
- Part of on-call rotation.
- Assists with orientation and training of new staff, as well as ongoing training and education for existing staff.
- Assists Director of Care with Resident admission process, including assessments, care plan development/maintenance and resident/family member orientation.
- Assists the Director of Care with the implementation and evaluation of required clinical programs.
- Assists with the preparation of daily duty assignment and re-allocation of staff to meet changing needs.
- Assists with staff scheduling.
- Coordinates nursing programs such as vaccine clinics or similar.
- Assists in liaising with other departments, as necessary, to ensure resident needs are met.
- Respond to emergencies as required.
- Completes other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

- Stretching/reaching on a regular frequency throughout the shift as an essential job function.
- Walking, with possibility of some upstairs walking, as a major job function.
- Standing, for lengths of time, up to four hours maximum. (1-2 hours usual) as a major job function.
- Must be able to move, lift or push equipment and supplies of various sizes and weights.
- Must have visual and hearing acuity to recognize the need of assistance required by residents or staff.

Health and Safety:

- Is aware of employee's responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures as set out in the employee safety program handbook and departmental manuals.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and Residents.
- Does not operate or use faulty equipment.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, S.D.S. or residence policy.
- Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills and knows the residence fire and disaster plans.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum designation of Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), possessing a current Ontario Certificate of Competence for the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Current and annual renewal of certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Demonstrates initiative, good judgment and leadership abilities as well as supervisory experience.
- Familiar with RHRA Standards & Responsibilities.
- Excellent customer service skills - possess a can-do attitude to promote a positive work environment for the entire team.
- Consistent schedules
- Fast-paced environment with an emphasis on having fun.
- Theme Days
- Meal discounts
- Benefits
- **The Elden accommodates persons with disabilities in the hiring and recruitment process.**_

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person