Assistant Director of Care – Long-Term Care (Permanent)

Extendicare (Canada); Port Stanley; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) to lead clinical programs and oversee care delivery in a long-term care home. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will drive safety, quality, and patient-centered outcomes while mentoring the care team.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, engage residents and families, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong nursing leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current CNO registration.
• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience with EHR systems and MS Office.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director of Care to manage assigned program areas per the Model of Care.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies with organizational teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with licensing, accreditation, and labour standards.
• Collaborate with care team, residents, and families to deliver optimized resident care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor outcomes.
• Engage with vendors and community health partners to improve care quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team building

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse (CNO)

Tools

Point Click Care

Point of Care

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Extendicare (Canada) seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) to lead clinical programs and oversee care delivery in a long-term care home. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will drive safety, quality, and patient-centered outcomes while mentoring the care team.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, engage residents and families, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong nursing leadership and collaboration are essential.