We are now accepting applications for the position of Director of Care (DOC) at Summit Heights Retirement Residence.

As the Director of Care (DOC) you would be responsible for the coordination and implementation of resident care, based upon pre-established standards, to ensure quality of life for each individual resident.

Requirements:

• Current registration as Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or LPN
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing is desirable.
• Experience with Dementia/Alzheimer’s care is an asset.
• Knowledge of the nursing process.
• Possession of skill in planning, coordination and supervising a comprehensive nursing care program.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education and participate in mandatory educational in-services.
• Must be computer literate.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the overall program for residents.
• Being responsible for the admissions and discharges of residents.
• Meeting with residents and their families to resolve problems/concerns/complaints and reviewing suggestions on a needs be basis.
• Maintaining contact with residents to ensure a high quality of care.
• Determining nursing staff requirements, where applicable, and selecting and hiring competent, qualified nursing personnel.
• Provides daily healthcare assists to residents as required
• Working in cooperation with the Executive Director to hire, direct, train and schedule nursing personnel and may reprimand, suspend or recommend discharge of employees.
• Completing required monthly reports for both the Executive Director and Senior Management.
• Being responsible for control and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics, and supervising the drug administration program, where applicable, including the administration of medication by all registered staff.
• Performing other duties, as required.

If interested, please submit your resume for review.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.

We are committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please contact us.