Assistant Director of Care - Regina Gardens

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$94,500–$103,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Care collaborates with the management team to organize and direct resident care activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. They are responsible for auditing care plans, managing staff education, and addressing resident or family concerns.

Job details

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Assistant Director of Care of the Long-Term Care residence works collaboratively with the senior management team to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities within approved policies and procedures (including onboarding and annual staff education, staff health and safety and infection prevention and control programs). What Is In It For You: • Ensures residents’ care is evaluated continuously. • Works closely with the Registered Staff team and the RAI-MDS Coordinator to ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place as per policy and to ensure regulatory compliance Reviews and audits Point Click Care documentation including progress notes, care plans and resident assessments. Ensures that care plans are developed, updated, reviewed regularly, and followed consistently. • Audits resident care plans on a quarterly basis and ensures documentation accurately reflects the resident’s care requirements. • Responds to resident or family concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Care. What You Will Need • A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration. • Knowledge of The Nursing Homes Act and Regulations, Homes for Special Care Act, Extended Care Program Directives, the appropriate sections of The Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food & Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and other pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal Statutes, which influence the operation of the residence and more specifically the nursing department. • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. • Post graduate studies in nursing, nursing administration and geriatrics is considered an asset. Salary Range: $94,500.00 - $103,000.00 per year Salary placement based on qualifications and experience. This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a background in geriatric or long-term care nursing and hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal healthcare legislation is required for the role.