Assistant Clinical Quality Coordinator

Hiringplatform; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Employer RRSP contribution

Montessori dementia care training

Fitness & Wellness Centre access

Varied schedules: full-time, part-time

Job summary

Radiant Care Tabor Manor is seeking an Assistant Clinical Quality Coordinator to assist with the ongoing operations of the RAI program, audits, and education. The role supports data accuracy, timely submissions, and quality improvement initiatives within a compassionate long-term care environment.

The successful candidate will have RN or RPN credentials, an active RAI certificate, and strong analytical skills to drive resident-centered outcomes and maintain compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Completion of a program of nursing (i.e., RN or RPN)
• Current RAI certificate
• Certified Mask Fit Tester or willingness to obtain certification
• Strong knowledge of RAI-MDS processes and reporting requirements
• 1-3 years' experience in long-term care nursing
• Must have a current RAI Certification
• Knowledge of quality indicators and clinical best practices
• Experience conducting audits and reviewing clinical documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret data and identify quality improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination, implementation, and ongoing operations of the RAI program.
• Coordinate and support timely completion, coding, validation, and submission of MDS assessments, RAPs, care plans, and other RAI documentation.
• Maintain and monitor the resident assessment schedule to ensure assessments are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Support RAI users in developing processes that promote data accuracy, efficient data collection, assessment completion, and effective use of RAI data.
• Ensure compliance with RAI requirements, organizational policies, applicable legislation and regulations, professional standards, interRAI requirements, and CIHI/IAR submission standards.
• Analyze RAI data, quality indicators, and assessment outcomes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Quality Coordinator, registered staff, and nursing leadership to promote assessment accuracy, effective care planning, and quality resident outcomes.
• Provide RAI education, training, coaching, and on-site support to RAI users, including computer application training, coding, documentation requirements, learning plans, and resource development.
• Observe and evaluate staff application of RAI knowledge and skills and provide feedback to accountable managers regarding competency and performance, as appropriate.
• Conduct and assist with RAI and nursing audits; identify quality assurance issues and provide education, corrective direction, and follow-up to address identified gaps.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and action plans based on audit findings, RAI outcomes, and identified trends.
• Assist with overseeing the Nursing Restorative Care Program in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote Radiant Care's Montessori Philosophy of Care and support resident-centred care, safety, dignity, and quality of life.
• Maintain resident and staff confidentiality and contribute to due diligence by ensuring ethical, legal, and professional requirements are met.
• Maintain current knowledge of and comply with applicable legislation, including long-term care legislation, AODA, Residents' Rights, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Understand and comply with Radiant Care policies and procedures and the Collective Agreement, where applicable.
• Participate in annual goal setting and contribute to the achievement of objectives aligned with Radiant Care's Strategic Plan.
• Complete all mandatory training and professional development requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Program of nursing (RN or RPN)

Current RAI certificate

Ontario licensure (RPN/RN)

Certified Mask Fit Tester

Job description

We are a private, non-profit organization committed to providing top-quality accommodations and care to senior citizens. We offer a variety of living arrangements to fit the needs of our residents including, long-term care, supportive housing apartments, and wellness suites. We also have a strong mandate to meet their social, physical, health and spiritual needs.

We pride ourselves on our ability to really live our Mission of Excellence, Love and Dignity, both with residents and staff. We provide a work environment where teamwork, staff involvement and personal development are essential for success. Our staff, leadership, and Board are progressive thinkers and supportive o f each other. We offer competitive benefits, excellent challenges, and opportunities.

Our Mission:

To provide with excellence, love, and dignity a full continuum of affordable housing and services to senior citizens. We serve the Mennonite constituency and others who wish to live in a community of Christian faith.

Job Posting # 3476

Radiant Care Tabor Manor - Assistant Clinical Quality Coordinator - Permanent / Full-Time

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Quality Coordinator, the Assistant Clinical Quality Coordinator assists with the ongoing operations of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) program, as well as quality improvement, audits and education.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

This posting has been posted on the bulletin boards and website of Radiant Care homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, implementation, and ongoing operations of the RAI program at Radiant Care.
• Coordinate and support the timely completion, coding, validation, and submission of MDS assessments, Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs), care plans, and other required RAI documentation.
• Maintain and monitor the resident assessment schedule to ensure assessments are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Support RAI users in developing processes that promote data accuracy, efficient data collection, assessment completion, and effective use of RAI data.
• Ensure compliance with RAI requirements, organizational policies, applicable legislation and regulations, professional standards, interRAI requirements, and CIHI/IAR submission standards.
• Analyze RAI data, quality indicators, and assessment outcomes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Quality Coordinator, registered staff, and nursing leadership to promote assessment accuracy, effective care planning, and quality resident outcomes.
• Provide RAI education, training, coaching, and on-site support to RAI users, including computer application training, coding, documentation requirements, learning plans, and resource development.
• Observe and evaluate staff application of RAI knowledge and skills and provide feedback to accountable managers regarding competency and performance, as appropriate.
• Conduct and assist with RAI and nursing audits; identify quality assurance issues and provide education, corrective direction, and follow-up to address identified gaps.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives and action plans based on audit findings, RAI outcomes, and identified trends.
• Assist with overseeing the Nursing Restorative Care Program in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote Radiant Care's Montessori Philosophy of Care and support resident-centred care, safety, dignity, and quality of life.
• Maintain resident and staff confidentiality and contribute to due diligence by ensuring ethical, legal, and professional requirements are met.
• Maintain current knowledge of and comply with applicable legislation, including long-term care legislation, AODA, Residents' Rights, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and other applicable standards and regulations.
• Understand and comply with Radiant Care policies and procedures and the Collective Agreement, where applicable.
• Participate in annual goal setting and contribute to the achievement of objectives aligned with Radiant Care's Strategic Plan.
• Complete all mandatory training and professional development requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Completion of a program of nursing (i.e., RN or RPN)
• Current RAI certificate
• Certified Mask Fit Tester or willingness to obtain certification
• Strong knowledge of RAI-MDS processes and reporting requirements
• 1-3 years' experience in long-term care nursing
• Must have a current RAI Certification
• Knowledge of quality indicators and clinical best practices
• Experience conducting audits and reviewing clinical documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret data and identify quality improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for full-time and part-time employee
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Training in Montessori Methods for Dementia Care (Staging environments & engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful activity to enhance quality of life)
• Affordable access to our Fitness & Wellness Centre
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions
• Our staff, leadership, and Board teams are progressive and supportive

For more information about our home, please visit our website at: www.radiantcare.net

Radiant Care is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any aspect of the selection process, please let us know by emailing Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.