Job description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Services for Seniors, this role is responsible for the operations of a 228-bed long term care home, ensuring high-quality care and services are provided to residents and their families; ensuring services are delivered in a fiscally responsible manner within legislation, compliance standards and corporate policy and direction; promoting a culture where employees can thrive and do their best work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective use of physical, financial, and human resources through budget development, staff training and development, risk management, health and safety, and evaluation of programs.
• Ensure compliance with provincial legislation, policy standards and procedures, and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards by developing mechanisms to implement, audit, and monitor.
• Oversee care and services provided in the Home, ensuring the delivery is high quality, to meet accreditation standards.
• Achieve a high level of employee, resident and family satisfaction through effective and positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides effective leadership and communication to establish and achieve home level operational and strategic objectives.
• Actively participate as a member of the division’s management team, advocating for the interests of the Home while supporting divisional strategies, initiatives, and goals.
• Maintain effective working relationships within a labour environment, ensuring positive staff and union relations in the Home.
• Develop and maintain effective customer relations by meeting regularly with families and residents, developing vehicles for family and resident input into the operation of the Home.
• Communicate Regional policy and directives to the Home and Home activities to the Director of Services for Seniors as required.
• Ensure Home and Departmental policies and procedures are consistent with all Regional long-term care homes and ensures effective implementation, monitoring, and adherence to policies and collective agreement language.
• Work with Asset Management in regards to maintenance issues of the Home.
• Plans capital projects in conjunction with Asset Management, as they may relate to the Home, develops and presents recommendations, and provides administrative coordination for implementation.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility through efficient and accountable budget management.
• Work with community partners and subject matter experts to support knowledge transfer and best practice initiatives at the home.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• A degree preferably in Health Care, Business Administration, or a related field combined with a minimum of five (5) years management experience in the operation of a long-term care home or a nursing home.
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to guide the management team in providing excellent care and services to residents is required along with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• A commitment to building strong trusting relationships through your high level of integrity, empathy, and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated experience in labour relations, fiscal management, and decision-making of complex issues.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Long Term Care Homes Act, 2007, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards related to administration
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications (Microsoft 365, PointClickCare).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Working/ Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen, by the first day of employment.
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past twelve (12) months) by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.