Assistant Director of Care — LTC Leadership

Extendicare; Port Stanley; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking an Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) for a long-term care home. Reporting to the Director of Care, the ADOC will lead clinical programs, drive quality improvement, and ensure resident-centered care aligned with regulatory standards.

You will supervise care teams, collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, and engage with residents and families to deliver compassionate, compliant care, upholding Extendicare’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience in long-term care.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse registration with the CNO.
• Bachelor of Nursing degree.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with EHR systems, specifically Point Click Care and Point of Care.
• Proven history leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned clinical program areas in line with Extendicare’s Model of Care and regulatory standards.
• Identify risk and implement mitigation strategies with organizational teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, licensing, accreditation standards, and labour laws.
• Collaborate with the Director of Care and care teams to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Lead development and oversight of quality improvement initiatives within the home.
• Engage with community partners and vendors on quality initiatives and training.
• Mentor and develop staff to strengthen team performance and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Point Click Care

Point of Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

Extendicare is seeking an Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) for a long-term care home. Reporting to the Director of Care, the ADOC will lead clinical programs, drive quality improvement, and ensure resident-centered care aligned with regulatory standards.

You will supervise care teams, collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, and engage with residents and families to deliver compassionate, compliant care, upholding Extendicare’s mission and values.