Assistant Director of Care

AON Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community organization in Peterborough seeks an Assistant Director of Care to lead nursing services and ensure compliance with care standards. You will organize and supervise the care department, assist in resident assessments, and provide hands-on clinical support. A current RN/RPN registration and previous experience in a supervisory role are required. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in long-term care or retirement setting.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be available for on-call emergency needs.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and supervising staff in the provision of care.
• Assisting in resident assessments and Plan of Care development.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical care

Judgment

Education

Current RN/RPN registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Assistant Director of Care - Princess Gardens Retirement Residence

The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The Gardens offer the most complete range of services, amenities, and Care that you can find – perhaps anywhere. Comprised of Princess Gardens, Empress Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, and Royal Gardens, what sets us apart from all others is our service and our commitment to ‘Care’ in everything we do.

If you are a leader, with a passion for providing excellent nursing care, we have an exciting career opportunity for you atPrincess Gardens. As a member of our senior management team, theAssistant Director of Carewill influence how services are delivered, apply their nursing skills to the fullest, and truly make a difference in the lives of our residents. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), The Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) will help coordinate the delivery of all health-related services to residents.

The ADOC will also:

• Share leadership responsibilities of the Care Department with the DOC, organizing and supervising staff in the provision of care, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and their families
• Assist in resident assessments, Plan of Care development, and monitoring of care delivery of all health-related services to residents including care staff, in-house physicians, and third party service providers
• Share leadership of the Care Department, including ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Ensure that infection prevention practices are in place and that quality assurance activities are performed routinely
• Provide hands-on clinical care while supporting residents and the Care Department
• Promote positive relationships within the department and the Home, and with physicians and third party organizations
• In the absence of the Director of Care, the ADOC will act in the capacity of the DOC

Qualifications:

• Current RN/RPN registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-3 years experience - preferably in a long-term care or retirement setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Composure, demonstrated leadership skills, and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be available to respond to on-call and emergency needs outside of normal working hours

Come and Grow With Us

AON Inc. offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

AON Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities as part of our hiring process.