Position Summary:

The Assistant Administrator I is responsible for the daily operation of the assigned long term care homes of Mon Sheong Foundation, including human resources, day-to-day operations and financial resources. In addition to administrative responsibilities, he/she also supports the values of the Mon Sheong Foundation and liaises with community agencies and regulatory bodies.

Main Duties:

• Implement all policies of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Home Committee of Mon Sheong Foundation.
• Study and interpret all relevant legislation and Provincial policy guidelines as to programs, operating standards and financial cost sharing agreements.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, program a staffing pattern and organizational structure commensurate with the purposes of a Home and the needs of residents.
• Understand and implement all provisions of relevant legislation including Long- Term Care Homes Act, 2007, adhere to all regulations made under the Act and maintain up to date policy manuals ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Support the Senior Administrator, Administrators to supervise, select, terminate employment, develop and evaluate the assigned Home’s staff.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, be responsible for formulating, maintaining and periodically reviewing the General Policy and Procedure Manual of the Home, subject to the approval of the Board.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, and work closely with Administrators and Human Resources to develop, review, update and conduct the general orientation and annual retraining program.
• Work closely with the Senior Administrator, Administrators and the Homes’ management team and all parties to effect and maintain a high standard of resident care. (for example: to manage Homes’ quality management program, prepare and participate in CARF accreditation process).
• Encourage staff to participate in seminars and conference of all types which may benefit residents and/or the assigned Home.
• Maintain a continuous relationship with the Ministry consultants/ advisors.
• Ensure residents admitted to a facility receive quality care consistent with the Home’s Mission, Service Philosophy Policies and Procedures.
• Support the Senior Administrators to develop formal structures for accountability for each manager responsible for the different service areas to ensure standards are maintained and risk management issues are investigated, reported, corrected and prevented.
• Support the Senior Administrator, Administrators to coordinate the Home’s Quality Improvement activities, and to function as the Home’s Risk Manager.
• Responsible for all assigned duties of the Administrator as detailed in Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
• Administer, lead, organize and coordinate special projects as assigned by Senior Administrator.
• Support the Senior Administrator, Administrators to prepare the annual operating and capital budget in co-operation with department heads and implements appropriate accounting systems, which includes an effective system for ongoing internal financial control.
• Any other duties may be assigned from time to time.
• Act as Infection Prevention and Control Lead
• The IPAC lead is responsible for the following duties:
  • Working with the interdisciplinary team to implement the infection prevention and control program.
  • Managing and overseeing the infection prevention and control program.
  • Overseeing the delivery of infection prevention and control education to all staff, caregivers, volunteers, visitors and residents.
  • Auditing of infection prevention and control practices in the home.
  • Conducting regular infectious disease surveillance.
  • Convening the Outbreak Management Team at the outset of an outbreak and regularly throughout an outbreak.
  • Convening the interdisciplinary infection prevention and control team referred to in subsection (4) at least quarterly, and at a more frequent interval during an infectious disease outbreak in the home.
  • Reviewing the information gathered, conducting trend analysis
  • Reviewing any daily and monthly screening results collected by the licensee to determine whether any action is required.
  • Implementing required improvements to the infection prevention and control program as required by audits , data and trend analysis Ensuring that there is in place a hand hygiene program in accordance with any standard or protocol issued by the Director which includes, at a minimum, access to hand hygiene agents at point-of-care.
  • Following the assignment of minimum hours for the IPAC Lead position as per s.102 (15) of the Regulation:
    • For homes with a licensed bed capacity of 69 beds or fewer (smaller homes) of at least 17.5 hours per week.
    • For homes with a licensed bed capacity of more than 69 beds but less than 200 beds, at least 26.25 hours per week.
    • For homes with a licensed bed capacity of 200 beds or more, at least 35 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Managerial experience in facility based or community based Long Term Care services.
• 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.
• At least 2 years working experience, (i) in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, (ii) willing to complete a course/certification program on long-term care management recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care within 3 years.
• Demonstrated leadership, financial management and administrative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services.
• Fluent in English both verbal and written. Chinese language skills are an asset.

Working Hours:

• 40 hours per week.
• Overtime might be required.
• Evening and weekend hours required to attend meetings and special events.

Working Conditions:

• Travel might be required within Greater Toronto Area.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• May be exposed to contagious diseases.
• Working with constant interruptions.

Others:

• Medical Check required.
• Criminal Reference Check required.

**Contract Period:**1 Year

**Reason of Posting:**Replacement

Salary Starting Rate:$62,000 – $83,000 per annum

**Note:**we thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

**Disclaimer:**Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Codeand the*Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.*If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.