Administrator Long-term Care

**Job Opening**

**Non Union**

**Job Title**:

- Administrator Long-Term Care

**Job Opening Id**:

- 41500

**# Required**:

- 1

**Business Unit**:

- Community Services

**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes

**Location**:

- Linhaven Home

**Standard Hours**:

- 35.00 / week

**Full/Part Time**:

- Full-Time

**Regular/Temporary**:

- Regular

**Salary Grade**:

- 10

**Salary Range**:

- $127,340.00 - $149,810.00

**Post Date**:

- 2025-03-03

**Close Date**:

- 2025-03-16

**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
SALARY PENDING REVIEW

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Seniors Services, the Administrator Long Term Care is responsible the overall operation and coordination of safe, resident/client focused, effective systems and processes in the Long Term Care Home to residents/clients, while ensuring compliance with Ministry, legislative, and corporate expectations.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Health or Social Services

**Knowledge**:

- At least 7 years of current related experience in a Long Term Care Home
- At least 7 years of current related experience in management.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, human resource management, and ability to build a team is preferred.
- Knowledge of electronic documentation software
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations; Occupational Health and Safety Act; and the Accreditation Process
- Completion of the Administrator Leadership Program
- Improving Fire Safety for Vulnerable Ontarians: Training for Owners/Operators of Care Occupancies, Care and Treatment Occupancies, and Retirement Homes.

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Manages the operations of the Long Term Care Home (25% of time)._**:

- Provides leadership, uses critical thinking, and manages all aspects of operations of the Long Term Care Home, establishing goals and objectives that align with the divisional operations plan and strategic directions, Departmental and Corporate priorities, and the Council Business Plan. Measure and evaluate progress accordingly.
- Directs the development and maintenance of systems and processes that ensure the Long Term Care Home is compliant with all elements of the Long Term Care Act.
- Directs the development and maintenance of systems that provide opportunities for effective communication with residents, clients, and families (eg. information sessions, support groups, satisfaction surveys).
- Prepare quarterly reports to the Director including budget variance analysis, compliant trend analysis, critical incident reporting trend analysis, near miss trend analysis, emergency preparedness status, health and safety checklist, core program updates, quality improvement plan, and balanced scorecard.
- Oversees the Continuous Quality Improvement Programs (CQI) of the Home such as Inspection Protocols, indicators, and annual program evaluation, balanced scorecard. Identify areas for improvement, trends, and implement initiatives.
- Promotes, supports, and participates in a system of standards through the Accreditation process.
- Oversees emergencies in the Long Term Care Home such as fire, missing residents, medical emergencies, bomb threats, chemical spills, loss of hydro, etc. Plans emergency scenarios and ensures staff training
- Directs and ensures the coordination of ordering, inventory management, distribution, and appropriate and safe use of supplies and equipment for the Long Term Care Home.
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