Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) - Tendercare

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is looking for an Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) to oversee nursing practices and ensure high-quality resident care. The role includes managing clinical services, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring regulatory compliance, while providing leadership and support to clinical staff. If you enjoy making a direct impact on residents' lives and have the applicable nursing credentials and experience, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship and growth opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care.
• 3 years experience in a managerial role required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing practices ensuring resident-centered care.
• Manage financial and human resources of the Nursing Department.
• Act as a liaison with hospitals and community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Bachelor or Master of Nursing

Current registration as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) - Tendercare

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Job Description

Role Title: Assistant Director of Care

Evening Shift - 11 am - 7 pm

In collaboration with the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care (ADOC) plays a key role in ensuring the delivery of care aligns with best practice guidelines and adheres to clinical scope in compliance with provincial regulations. The ADOC will oversee nursing practices, ensuring a resident-centered approach, while actively contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of care and services provided to residents within the home.

Key Outcomes

• Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and the ongoing improvement of quality care.
• Attain high Resident and Family Satisfaction scores, as measured through Satisfaction Survey Results.
• Consistently meet or exceed all quality indicators for residents, in alignment with organizational and Ministry guidelines, through the effective execution of required clinical programs.
• Foster a culture of employee engagement, driving an increase in overall employee satisfaction compared to the previous year.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, as well as organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote and maintain resident safety through strict compliance measures.
• Achieve full regulatory compliance regarding healthcare records and the secure handling of drugs and narcotics.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Director of Care:

• Align resident care services with the identified needs of both the internal and external communities.
• Oversee the financial and human resource management of the Nursing Department.
• Maintain and evaluate all clinical programs within the Nursing Department to ensure compliance with legislative and professional standards.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, medical staff, community organizations, and other healthcare disciplines to ensure the effective delivery of care within the home.
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, promote, and manage the performance of care staff.
• Develop, review, and update job routines for all clinical staff while providing ongoing leadership and support to clinical leads and staff.
• Ensure the provision of quality care in a safe, effective, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure the availability and proper maintenance of Nursing Department supplies and equipment to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Care on Infection Control matters and coordinate related monitoring activities within the home.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Care in their absence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Resident Bill of Rights and the organization’s governing principles, actively promoting these values.
• Ensure resident satisfaction and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the review and analysis of clinical and quality outcomes.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy regarding ethics, morality, and integrity, as outlined in the Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to all responsibilities for reporting adverse resident occurrences in accordance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education, Credentials And Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required.
• Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations, and health environment awareness.
• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds themselves and others responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates a deep understanding of financial and operational factors, leveraging this knowledge to achieve outstanding business outcomes.
• Coaching & Developing Talent: Builds the capability of individuals and teams through continuous feedback, coaching, and a commitment to learning and development.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes the needs and preferences of customers to ensure the highest standard of care, service, and choices.
• Execution Excellence: Maximizes resources and drives successful implementation to consistently deliver exceptional results.
• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and applies innovative solutions to improve opportunities, efficiency, and quality.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and works effectively with others to achieve shared business goals and objectives.
  
  

What Extendicare Has To Offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

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

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Time Type

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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