Assistant Director of Care - Regina Gardens

AgeCare Ltd.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an Assistant Director of Care for Regina Gardens to lead resident care in collaboration with the senior management team. You will oversee onboarding, education, and ensure regulatory compliance across care operations.

You will also audit care plans, review documentation, and address resident or family concerns within your decision-making authority, leveraging your RN registration and geriatrics expertise.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care nursing.
• Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations (Ontario).
• Post-graduate studies in nursing/geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resident care activities.
• Oversee onboarding and annual staff education.
• Ensure documentation and regulatory compliance with policies.
• Audit care plans and progress notes quarterly.
• Address resident or family concerns and escalate as needed.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Nursing administration

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN (Ontario)

Post-graduate studies in nursing/geriatrics

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

## Assistant Director of Care - Regina GardensApply: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_07145About UsAt 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 yearSalary placement based on qualifications and experience.*This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.*