Director of Care

6 days ago

Orleans, Canada Alavida Lifestyles Full time

Alavida Lifestyles is looking for a **Director of Care** for our retirement home in **Orleans, ON**. The Director of Care (DOC) reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for the overall day-to-day delivery of health care operations, ensuring that the health care services comply with the Retirement Homes Act (RHA) and other relevant legislation.
- **RESPONSIBILITIES**_
- Assigns, delegates and evaluates the activities of the nursing department
- Plans, assigns and overseas the Residents’ health and personal care services
- Participates in inter-professional assessments in identifying Residents’ needs and develops an individualized plan of care, ensuring that the Resident is receiving the level and quality of agreed upon care
- Meets with Residents/Families to resolve problems and concerns
- Organizes and participates in the Resident care conference on admission and at 6 monthly intervals or as the condition of the Resident changes
- Maintains accurate and complete health records
- Reviews pre-medical assessments to ensure that the community is able to provide the care
- Serves as the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator for the community
- Responsible for the recruitment of staff
- Completes performance appraisals of staff as required
- Provides ongoing staff education
- Recruit, hire, train and manage nursing staff and their schedules
- Other duties as required
- **QUALIFICATIONS**_
- Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- 3 - 5 years of leadership roles in the senior housing industry
- Knowledge and understanding of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective listening skills
- Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Alavida Lifestyles is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Alavida Lifestyles will provide accommodation to people with disabilities upon request throughout our recruitment process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Managing nursing staff: 3 years (preferred)
- Retirement home/LTC: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Nursing License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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