Director of Care

Lev Senior Living; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a full-time Director of Care to lead the nursing team and ensure exceptional care for residents. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with seniors and strong leadership skills. Candidates must hold a valid nursing registration, have experience in a similar role, and possess excellent communication abilities. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives.

Benefits

Employee discount programs

Opportunities for education and growth

Team building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a nursing role.
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience as a direct supervisor or manager preferred.
• Experience in a Retirement Residence setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct professional nursing care for all residents.
• Lead and support the wellness team.
• Collaborate with management and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Caring Leadership

Customer Service & Leadership skills

Strong understanding of infection control

Medication Administration Skills

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR and First Aid certification

Valid Ontario driver’s license

Tools

Point Click Care

eMar system

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Director of Care

Applewood Retirement Residence in Peterborough, Ontario is searching for a permanent, full time Director of Care to join this dedicated team . If you are an enthusiastic leader who has a passion for working with seniors, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Director of Care’s primary role is directing professional nursing care for all residents in the home. You will lead and support the wellness team to provide excellent service for our residents. You will lead the assessment of all resident needs and plan, implement, and evaluate the care needs. You will work in close collaboration with our management team, attending physicians, residents, family members, and external care providers.

Hours of Work : Full Time management role with Manager on Duty weekend responsibilities once every six weeks.

Qualifications

• Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a nursing role
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience as a direct supervisor or manager preferred.
• Medication Administration Skills essential, using eMar system an asset
• Knowledge of Point Click Care an asset
• Experience in a Retirement Residence setting preferred
• Knowledge of the RHA and other relevant legislation
• Excellent Customer Service & Leadership skills with a passion for leading a positive team environment.
• Experience with managing Outbreaks is an asset
• Strong understanding of infection control and Public Health guidelines
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle to perform the duties of this position

The Director of Care we are looking for shares our Core Competencies :

• Caring Leader who makes others and their needs the primary focus of one's actions.
• Resourceful team member who takes action when faced with potential roadblocks to success.
• Dedicated manager who takes personal responsibility with initiative and pride to achieve results.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will :

• Have demonstrated ability to assess the health status of a resident
• Have experience in leading a team through change
• Have experience re-establishing policies and procedures
• Have the drive to lead our nursing team with empathy and devotion.
• Have proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once

If you have a passion for working with seniors, love working as a team, and are ready to lead a team in this management role; we would love to hear from you!

In addition to a competitive wage, you will find Lev Senior Living offers thoughtful employee perks; from employee discount programs & team building fun to opportunities for education and growth.

Lev Senior Living is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify Lev Senior Living if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation Lev Senior Living will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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