Assistant Director of Care

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.
Mississauga, Ontario.
Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), the ADOC is accountable for assisting with the management of all aspects of nursing care within the home to
ensure quality resident care through the effective, efficient delivery of established standards within legislative and budgetary requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data
collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint
use, wound management, Infection Control).
Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies.
Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program.
Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff
resources and contributes to Extendicare Mississauga interdisciplinary team approach to resident care.
Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care.
Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing
personnel.
Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned.
Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department.
Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization
Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals.
Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies.
Actively participates in the palliative care program; goals of care discussion and advanced care planning.
Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN an asset.
Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset.
Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement.
Knowledge of RAI MDS is required.
Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs.
Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and
service to residents
CLOSING DATE
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants may forward their resume no later than November 30, 2024 in confidence to the attention of:
Jesselyn Carvajal, Director of Care, Extendicare Mississuaga

**Time Type**:
Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.