Assistant Director of Care - Glen Oaks

Regency LTC Operating Limited Partnership; Waterford; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Ontario seeks an Assistant Director of Care to collaborate with the senior management team to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities within approved policies and procedures. The role includes onboarding, staff education, health and safety, and infection prevention and control programs.

The successful candidate will oversee care plan development, regular reviews, and audits of documentation, ensuring compliance and high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of geriatric and long-term care nursing, including activation, nursing and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of Nursing Homes Act and related regulations and health and safety acts.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post graduate studies in nursing administration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities within approved policies and procedures.
• Onboard and educate staff; manage staff health and safety and infection prevention and control programs.
• Review and audit documentation and care plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to resident or family concerns and escalate to the Director of Care as needed.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Nursing administration

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario)

Post-graduate nursing administration

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Director of Care of the Long-Term Care residence works collaboratively with the senior management team to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities within approved policies and procedures (including onboarding and annual staff education, staff health and safety and infection prevention and control programs).

What Is In It For You

• Ensures residents’ care is evaluated continuously.
• Works closely with the Registered Staff team and the RAI-MDS Coordinator to ensure that the appropriate documentation is in place as per policy and to ensure regulatory compliance Reviews and audits Point Click Care documentation including progress notes, care plans and resident assessments.
• Ensures that care plans are developed, updated, reviewed regularly, and followed consistently.
• Audits resident care plans on a quarterly basis and ensures documentation accurately reflects the resident’s care requirements.
• Responds to resident or family concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the Director of Care.

What You Will Need

• A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of The Nursing Homes Act and Regulations, Homes for Special Care Act, Extended Care Program Directives, the appropriate sections of The Health Disciplines Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food & Drugs Act (Canada), Narcotic Control Act (Canada) and other pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal Statutes, which influence the operation of the residence and more specifically the nursing department.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post graduate studies in nursing, nursing administration and geriatrics is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $94,500.00 - $103,000.00 per year Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors.

We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support