Director of Wellness

Job summary

The Director of Wellness oversees resident care programs, ensures compliance with retirement home regulations, and manages the clinical team. They are responsible for facilitating resident-centered care, managing budgets, and implementing risk minimization strategies to ensure safety.

Job details

Company Description At S&R Seniors Living, "We LOVE our Residents". Our affection for our residents runs far deeper than a brand or a logo—this philosophy envelops all that we do. Dedicated to our residents, our role is to ensure their good physical and emotional well-being, and to tend the needs of the heart. We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description Responsibilities: Facilitate and promote Resident choice and Resident-centered care within the Home. Assist with hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of team members when necessary, while fostering a culture of support and growth. Maintain high standards of care that align with policies, ORCA standards, and Retirement Home regulations. Liaise with external community partners to understand & enhance the services provided. Oversee Resident care needs, ensuring care plans are developed and updated to reflect the best approach for each individual. Including managing the care programs, including services and fees. Support IPAC and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the home operates at its best. Review falls and incidents, recommend, and implement risk minimization strategies to maintain resident safety. Actively support marketing teams by facilitating timely resident assessments. Lead the Resident Care Team in developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, revising policies and procedures. Managing scheduling, staffing needs, and ensuring effective staffing patterns. Collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Qualifications Registered RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 3-5 years of experience managing or supervising staff in a unionized environment. Strong ability to manage a budget and participate in the budgeting process. Valid CPR and First Aid certification. Working knowledge of risk and quality management principles. Experience working with seniors and the geriatric population. Clear understanding of Resident-centered care, Resident rights and RHA 2010. Excellent interpersonal skills, innovative, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic. Proficient in computer programs such as YARDI, MedeCare, and other Windows-related programs. Additional Information While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. Department: Clinical

What you’ll do

The Director of Wellness oversees resident care programs, ensures compliance with retirement home regulations, and manages the clinical team. They are responsible for facilitating resident-centered care, managing budgets, and implementing risk minimization strategies to ensure safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess 3-5 years of experience in a unionized supervisory role. Proficiency in geriatric care, budget management, and relevant software like YARDI or MedeCare is required.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident-centered care
• Staff management
• Budgeting
• Performance management
• Risk management
• Quality improvement
• IPAC
• Geriatric care
• Scheduling
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• YARDI
• MedeCare
• CPR
• First Aid
• Regulatory compliance
• Performance Management
• Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing
• Enthusiasm
• Interpersonal Communications
• Quality Management
• Quality Improvement
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Geriatrics
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Yardi (Property Management Software)
• Registered Practical Nurse

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Wellness Director
• Director of Case Management
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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