Top Benefits
About the role
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The Gardens offer the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find – perhaps anywhere. Comprised of Princess Gardens, Empress Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, and Royal Gardens, what sets us apart from all others is our service and our commitment to ‘Care’ in everything we do.
If you are a leader, with a passion for providing excellent nursing care, we have an exciting career opportunity for you at Princess Gardens. As a member of our senior management team, the Assistant Director of Care will influence how services are delivered, apply their nursing skills to the fullest, and truly make a difference in the lives of our residents. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), The Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) will help coordinate the delivery of all health-related services to residents.
The ADOC will also:
- Share leadership responsibilities of the Care Department with the DOC, organizing and supervising staff in the provision of care, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and their families
- Assist in resident assessments, Plan of Care development, and monitoring of care delivery of all health-related services to residents including care staff, in-house physicians, and third party service providers
- Share leadership of the Care Department, including ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring
- Ensure that infection prevention practices are in place and that quality assurance activities are performed routinely
- Provide hands-on clinical care while supporting residents and the Care Department
- Promote positive relationships within the department and the Home, and with physicians and third party organizations
- In the absence of the Director of Care, the ADOC will act in the capacity of the DOC
Qualifications:
- Current RN/RPN registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 2-3 years experience - preferably in a long-term care or retirement setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Composure, demonstrated leadership skills, and sound judgment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be available to respond to on-call and emergency needs outside of normal working hours
Come and Grow With Us
AON Inc. offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
AON Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.
Top Benefits
About the role
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The Gardens offer the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find – perhaps anywhere. Comprised of Princess Gardens, Empress Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, and Royal Gardens, what sets us apart from all others is our service and our commitment to ‘Care’ in everything we do.
If you are a leader, with a passion for providing excellent nursing care, we have an exciting career opportunity for you at Princess Gardens. As a member of our senior management team, the Assistant Director of Care will influence how services are delivered, apply their nursing skills to the fullest, and truly make a difference in the lives of our residents. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), The Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) will help coordinate the delivery of all health-related services to residents.
The ADOC will also:
- Share leadership responsibilities of the Care Department with the DOC, organizing and supervising staff in the provision of care, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and their families
- Assist in resident assessments, Plan of Care development, and monitoring of care delivery of all health-related services to residents including care staff, in-house physicians, and third party service providers
- Share leadership of the Care Department, including ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring
- Ensure that infection prevention practices are in place and that quality assurance activities are performed routinely
- Provide hands-on clinical care while supporting residents and the Care Department
- Promote positive relationships within the department and the Home, and with physicians and third party organizations
- In the absence of the Director of Care, the ADOC will act in the capacity of the DOC
Qualifications:
- Current RN/RPN registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 2-3 years experience - preferably in a long-term care or retirement setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Composure, demonstrated leadership skills, and sound judgment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be available to respond to on-call and emergency needs outside of normal working hours
Come and Grow With Us
AON Inc. offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
AON Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
About AON Inc.
The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawartha’s. Whether its fully independent living, a little help with medications, or the caring support of our "Enriched Care®" Assisted Living program with access to 24 hour on-site Registered Nursing, The Gardens of Peterborough offers the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find—perhaps anywhere. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to "Care" in everything .
AON's Long-Term Care Homes bring a new tradition to long-term care, combining home-like environments with flexible programs tailored to individual needs. A sense of place, companionship, comfort, security and belonging, in contrast to the "institutional" feel typical of Long Term Care homes, provides a lovely, home-like environment. We understand the importance of family, connections with the community and personalized services. At AON's Long-Term Care homes, we promote the maximum independence, dignity and wellness of our residents. We tailor flexible, personalized services to meet each individual's needs. Our many programs and special features can help to maintain and enhance your lifestyle.