Assistant Director Of Care

Assistant Director of Care

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our medical team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare York Home, located in Sudbury, ON.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare Halton Hills interdisciplinary team approach to resident care
• Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned
• Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization
• Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program
• Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel
• Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies
• Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies
• Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
• Successful candidate may be required to work one weekend/month
• Periodic On-Call Required
• Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC
• Actively participates in the palliative care program; goals of care and advanced care planning
• Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care
• Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)

What You Bring

• Minimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an asset
• Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN an asset
• Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
• Knowledge of RAI MDS is required

What You’ll Get

• Robust benefits package.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Temporary Full time Contract (May Have Opportunities to Extend)

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.

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.