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ADMINISTRATOR – Extendicare Scarborough

Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at our Extendicare Scarborough, a 151-bed long-term care facility, located in Scarborough, Ontario.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Administrator assumes ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the budgeting process and manage the operation of the facility within budget while overseeing the accounting operations for the residence.
• Liaise and consult with residents, families and the community in order to maintain a good public image for the residence.
• Provide leadership in the establishment; achieve the residence’s goals and objectives; and manage human, financial and physical resources for the various departments of the residence
• Select and develop employees; provide an opportunity for growth and development; create an environment that will increase knowledge and skills among all employees.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of three years in duration, or post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of two years in duration (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)
• At least three years of working experience (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below):
• “Ontario Fire Safety: Training for Owners/Operators” Course Certificate.
• In a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, or
• In another managerial or supervisory capacity, if he or she has already successfully completed the Long Term Care Administrator Certificate (* noted above)
• Administrator’s Certification (Minimum 100 hours of instruction time) completed or enrolled*) (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)

Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision

Qualifications

Persons working or employed as Administrators on July 1, 2010, who do not have the above required qualifications, and who have continued to work in that position may be hired as Administrators if they

• Have worked or been employed for at least three years as a long-term care home Administrator, and,
• Have successfully completed a program in long-term care home administration or management or, subject to the requirements of the OLTCHA, are enrolled in a program in long-term care home administration or management that meets the requirements of the Act.

Additional Qualifications Include

• Knowledge of the changing health care system is an asset.
• Ability to generate creative solutions and new approaches to daily challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Post-secondary education in management
• Strong leadership skills to direct the work of the employees
• Customer-focused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices, principles and legislation
• Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and applicable legislation

CLOSING DATE

Please forward your résumé to the attention of: Niklas Chandrabalan

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.