Director of Care: North York, Ontario

Job summary

The Director of Care is responsible for coordinating resident care activities and ensuring compliance with legislation to maintain optimal health and welfare. They also oversee nursing staff performance, manage care plans, and address resident or family concerns.

Job details

About Us 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 Director of Care of the Long-Term Care Home is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of resident care activities in compliance with applicable legislation and the maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to achieving the optimal health and welfare of the residents and staff members. What Is In It For You: Responds to resident or family member concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Administrator. Reports any complaints and concerns to the MLTC director as required. Investigates and completes required follow-up for any concerns and complaints brought forward. Coordination of the Annual Care Conference Program. Accountable for the highest standard of resident care and quality of life being provided to the residents through the development and maintenance of appropriate care plans, effective supervision of the performance of nursing staff, provision of the required equipment and supplies and appropriate staffing pattern, nursing services, policies, and procedures. What You Will Need: Minimum of 3 years’ relevant management experience. ADoC or DoC experience is needed or equivalent management experience in an LTC setting Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Long Term Care. Current certificate of competence with the provincial College of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Post secondary education in nursing, nursing administration and gerontology. Diploma or certificate in organizational management. Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $112,500.00 per year (Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, disabilities, and protected veteran status. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Director of Care is responsible for coordinating resident care activities and ensuring compliance with legislation to maintain optimal health and welfare. They also oversee nursing staff performance, manage care plans, and address resident or family concerns.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of management experience in a long-term care setting and hold a current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse. Additionally, post-secondary education in nursing, nursing administration, gerontology, and organizational management is required.

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing administration
• Gerontology
• Staff supervision
• Care planning
• Regulatory compliance
• Conflict resolution
• Organizational management
• Resident care coordination
• Quality assurance
• Policy development
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nursing Administration
• Management
• Decision Making
• Long-Term Care
• Scheduling
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Director of Care
• Assistant Director of Nursing
• Health Service Managers
• Registered Nurses

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