Administrator

Fordwich Village Nursing Home located in Fordwich Ontariohas an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about care of Seniors. To lead a dedicated team with a new vision for the organization, in a facility that is committed to providing residents with their "Home away from Home"

The Administrator (Part-Time Permanent) in this 27 bed LTC Home, is the lead of the management team and the representative of the licensee of the LTC home.

The Administrator is fully accountable for the overall operation and co-ordination of activities necessary to operate the LTC home in compliance with all applicable legislation, standards and requirements. The individual will also be responsible for the leading an organizational culture conducive to achieving optimal health and welfare conditions for residents, staff and visitors.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Leads an interdisciplinary team of Managers and front-line employees, to achieve organizational goals and objectives, including implementing the corporate strategic plan and facility operational plan.

· Ensures effective labour relations in collaboration with Human Resources and participates in labour management.

· Leads the home wide quality of improvement and risk management activities using evidence based best practices.

· Develops employees with a coaching model, performance management and annual performance appraisals. Responsible for staff orientation and professional development.

· Promotes effective communication strategies and a healthy work environment to achieve a high level of employee satisfaction.

· Ensures the provision of quality resident care through the delegation of appropriate functions to the department leads and where appropriate, seeks assistance from Ministry of Long-Term Care, Public Health, and other consultants in the operation of the LTC home.

· Ensures that the facility meets or exceeds all requirements of the LTCHA, Ministry of Long-Term Care, along with all other Provincial or Municipal Statutes and Legislation which influence the operation of the LTC home.

· Ensures the implementation of an annual operating budget to provide appropriate dietary services, staffing, activity programs, maintenance programs, etc and ensure effective use of physical, fiscal and human resources.

Ensures that an appropriate accounting system is maintained, including payroll, account receivable and accounts payable procedures

· Maintains, tracks and analyses resident complaints in collaboration with the Director of Care, including concerns from Resident Council and Family Council. Ensure a timely response from all departments.

· Builds internal and external relationships with staff, residents, families, regulatory affairs, suppliers, corporate office, community groups, etc. Ensures a positive relationship of the home with the community.

· Meets with prospective residents and their families in collaboration with the Director of Care.

· Acts as the facility privacy officer and ensures the privacy and confidentiality of staff and residents records.

· Understands, implements and enforces compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and applicable policies and procedures. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, disability management, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.

· Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Collaboration and Communication – everyone has a voice, speak up, 'we are listening'

Respectful communications and treatment of the Residents and Staff

Safe and positive work environment – creating a fun and uplifting environment for our residents to live and our staff to work.

Qualification and Experience:

· A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of 3 years in duration, or a post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of 2 years in duration.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the health or social services sector.

· Previous experience in Long Term Care required.

· Has successfully completed or is enrolled in a program in long term care home administration or management, that is a minimum of 100 hours.

· Demonstrated experience in strategic decision-making, collaborative leadership, budget management, human resources and operations.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with staff, residents, families, community professionals and various outside partners

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Publisher/Power Point)

· Strong knowledge of the LTCHA and Regulations, Ministry Long Term Care Directives, the Registered Health Professionals Act, Narcotic Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.

· Knowledge of financial accounting and budget methods would be an asset.

-A competitive compensation package available.

Fordwich Village is an equal opportunity employer. We abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the application process please outline your requirements on your Employment Application.

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Application deadline: Until filled

Job Types: Part-Time, Permanent

Benefits:

· Casual Dress

· Dental Care

· Long Term Care Conferences

· Extended Health Care

· Flexible Schedule

· Life Insurance

· On-site Parking

· Paid Time Off

· Vision Care

· Pension Plan

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift (3 days a week)
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday (flexible schedule)

Experience:

· 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the health or social services sector. (Required)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 22 – 26 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person