RAI MDS Partner

Sienna Senior Living (TSX: SIA) is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with high quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. We offer independent and assisted living, long-term care and specialized programs and services, in addition to providing expert management services. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life

As the RAI MDS Partner, in collaboration with the Executive Directors and Director of Cares, you will provide follow-up and support to RAI-Coordinators in order to ensure that RAI MDS care meets and/or exceeds the organization’s and provincial health authority requirements. You will support the development and strengthen capacity of the RAI-MDS processes and evidenced based practices.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead care community and organization-wide improvement processes/projects as directed and in consultation with RAI-MDS Coordinators Assists and coach care community RAI Coordinators and clinical leaders to improve processes, strategies and activities in relation to RAI-MDS processes through the provision of education and orientation. In collaboration with the RAI Coordinators support the generation, interpretation and response to RAI-MDS quality indicators outcome reports. Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly quality audits in the care communities to determine effectiveness of services provided and assist in setting directions for change. Reviews business performance on a monthly basis via monthly audits and on a quarterly basis via data quality reports and collaborates with team members to identify RAI-MDS quality successes and opportunities for improvement. Reviews all data quality audits with RAI Coordinators prior to quarterly data submission. Shares monthly PCC data and quarterly CIHI data to RAI Coordinators and clinical leaders via monthly and quarterly reports Participates in the orientation of care community’s RAI Coordinators Leads monthly RAI Coordinator meetings inorder to foster positive relationships and supports joint problem-solving, provide education and align with strategic directions Supports care communities with RAI-MDS processes during vacancies of RAI Coordinator roles Provide subject-matter expertise for the development of required RAI MDS program, policies and procedures based on current evidence Manages and audits the Integrated Assessment Record (IAR)(ON) Participates on community, educational or long term care committees as required Prepares documented site visit reviews and distributes as appropriate Participates on Support Services Offices Committees as requested Provides recommendations regarding training and education, which would be of benefit the care communities and the organization as a whole

Who You Are:

Holds a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse A minimum of two years’ experience of Long-Term care or equivalent Proficiency with Word, email, internet use, and computerized documentation Proficiency with the RAI-MDS process, quality indicators and case mix index (CMI) Excellent leadership and communication skills Knowledge of MOHLTC Program Standards

What Sienna Offers: We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

A competitive salary Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs Hybrid work arrangement, require three (3) days per week on-site to strengthen our working relationships, collaboration and creativity 

What you need to know: Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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