Assisted Living Supervisor

Cogir Senior Living; London; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks an Assisted Living Supervisor to help manage the nursing program for residents in Ontario. You will work under the Manager of Health and Wellness to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires nursing licensure (RPN/LPN) with at least 3 years of clinical experience and experience in service planning. Vaccancies include collaboration with multiple departments and staff supervision, with an expected annual salary in the posted range.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered as a healthcare nurse (RPN/RPN-Psych/LPN).
• Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in retirement residence.
• Experience developing service plans to ensure high-quality care for residents.
• Up-to-date knowledge of provincial regulations, acts, and program standards.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check (within last six months) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the assisted living nursing program for residents.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across Nursing, Food Services, Activation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments.
• Implements and monitors drug controls and the administration of medications by staff.
• Directs and monitors health care records to ensure regulatory compliance and quality care.
• Participates in Care Conferences and communicates with residents' families to resolve issues.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and House Physician to ensure medical records and care comply with regulations.
• Hire, orient, schedule, supervise and evaluate nursing staff; apply disciplinary processes as needed.
• Monitor residence policies, safety rules, and safe work practices among care staff.
• Comply with provincial and federal acts and regulations relevant to health disciplines and facilities.
• Assist with budgeting for the Nursing Department and monitor expenditures.
• Investigate complaints as needed.
• Coordinate and monitor the Infection Control Program for Nursing.
• Perform duties in the Executive Director’s absence as required.

Education

Nurse Registration

Job description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Mission:

Reporting to the Manager of Health and Wellness, the Assisted Living Supervisor assists with the overall management of the nursing program for the residents.

Salary:

$64,000 - $66,000/annually

Key Outcomes:

• Live our values of Human Focus, Creativity and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities:

Assists the Manager of Health and Wellness with the following:

• Plans, directs, co-ordinates and supervises the assisted living nursing program for residents within the residence.
• Co-ordinates and promotes the interdisciplinary approach within the residence through the Nursing, Food Services, Activation, Environmental Service and Administrative Departments.
• Implements and monitors controls and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics. Supervises the drug administration program including the administration of medication by all staff.
• Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure promote compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident.
• Participates in Care Conferences as required, meets with residents’ family to resolve problems/ concerns/complaints.
• Assists the Executive Director by collaborating with the House Physician to ensure that medical attention and records are in compliance with regulations.
• Hires, orients, schedules, supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel. This includes use of the disciplinary process in conjunction with Executive Director.
• Monitors & review resident care staff compliance with all residence policies and procedures, including safety rules and safe working practices.
• Complies with all relevant Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations, i.e. Health Disciplines Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, WSIB, College of Nurses Standards, Regulated Health Profession Act., etc.
• Assists the Executive Director with budget preparation and implementation for the Nursing Department.
• Investigates complaints.
• Co-ordinates and monitors the Infection Control Program for the Nursing Department.
• Assumes administrative duties as required in the Executive Director’s absence.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body with competency to perform skills withing their scope of practice;
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant clinical experience, preferably in a retirement residence;
• Experience with developing service plans for the best quality of care to our residents;
• Up to date of knowledge of regulations, acts, program standards, and other pertinent provincial legislation;
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) within the last six months or be willing to obtain one.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity, and is expected to fall within the posted range.