Director of Care / Wellness

HeadHunting Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a purpose-driven organization as a Director of Care / Wellness, where you will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with residents and their families, offering personalized support, and fostering a positive environment. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality services and compliance with health standards. If you are passionate about enhancing the well-being of seniors and creating memorable moments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits program

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Welcoming culture that values diversity

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledgeable about provincial regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents and families for personalized care.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain Wellness Team members.
• Ensure compliance with standards and provincial regulations.

Skills

Resident/Family Relations

Leadership

Recruitment and Onboarding

Regulatory Compliance

Partnership Development

Education

Registered Nurse

First Aid and HCP CPR Certification

Job description

Our client is a Retirement Residence currently seeking to hire a Director of Care / Wellness for their facility.

Our client is a purpose-driven organization. They aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to do meaningful work. They offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal, and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities to develop skills and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity, differing perspectives, experiences, and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

You will be a valued member of the Retirement team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

As a Director of Wellness, you’ll develop a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience.

You will build relationships with residents and their family members, offering support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well-being.

As an individual and part of a team, you will contribute to the culture of the home, focusing on helping residents live fully, every day.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Resident/Family Relations: Build relationships with residents and families to ensure personalized, choice-driven care and support.
• New Hire Support: Recruit, onboard, orient, and retain Wellness Team members.
• Partnerships: Create and maintain partnerships with site team members, regional team, and external stakeholders such as hospitals, community health professionals, and The Alzheimer’s Association.
• Accountability: Review audits, reports, dashboards, progress notes, assessments, and care plans to ensure compliance with standards and provincial regulations.
• Leadership: Oversee departments including Assessment, Incident, Quality, Risk, Human Resources, IPAC, and Memory Care Program (where applicable).

Who You Are:

• Aiming to create memorable moments for residents and families.
• Committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all.
• Passionate about inspiring others to make a difference.
• Dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote health and happiness for seniors.
• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledgeable about provincial regulations and standards, including Memory Care requirements (if applicable).
• Hold current First Aid and HCP CPR certifications.

What You Need to Know:

• We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applicants with diverse abilities and provide accessible candidate experiences.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or hold a valid work/study permit.
• You must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• All successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with two doses approved by Health Canada.