Assistant Director of Resident Care

Company Description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to

providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors' apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Core Function:

Assists the Director in coordinating a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant

government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's resident centred

approach, vision and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director in coordinating high quality nursing services
• Coordinates staff recruitment exercise to ensure adequate staffing to meet the needs of the Nursing Department
• Ensures compliance of staff scheduling policies and procedures
• Oversees resident care of the assigned units including monitoring, communication with residents, families and prompt intervention
• Coaches, develops, evaluates and appropriately deploys staff to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team with good morale
• Assesses training needs of the department, and coordinates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service and certificate programs for the professional and nonprofessional nursing staff, to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team
• Provides leadership and coordinates the RAI-MDS, CQI, Infection Prevention & Control, Restorative programs, and Health and Safety programs, as assigned, in the Department
• Reviews policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issues, and recommends changes to the Director as necessary
• Coordinates and ensures accurate and up-to-date information management system for the Department
• Coordinates special programs or projects as assigned
• Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.
• Acts as back up to the Director of Resident Care in his/her absence
• Works closely with the other Assistant Director of Resident Care, and acts as his/her backup when required
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and three years supervisory experience in hospital or long term care
• Current CPR Certificate
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Computer literacy required
• Satisfactory Police Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and fluency in Chinese and understanding of Japanese an asset

Physical Demands/Working Condition:

• Light
• Normal
• Occasional travel

Interested applicants may apply directly online at

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.