Director of Wellness

Sienna Senior Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

SOAR share program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Director of Wellness for Aspira Cedarvale Lodge Retirement Living in Ontario. The role leads a clinical team to deliver comprehensive care, develop service plans, and oversee care fees and staffing.

You will collaborate with hospitals and community partners while guiding budget decisions and promoting high-quality resident experiences. The position requires a registered practical nurse in good standing with at least three years in geriatrics or related fields.

Qualifications

• You are an exceptional manager with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Comfort with technology and data to monitor quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical team to provide care and services.
• Develop service plans of care and determine care fees and staffing needs.
• Monitor resident safety incidents and guide interventions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and performance of care staff.
• Cultivate relationships with hospital teams and care partners; participate in marketing outreach.
• Assist in department budget and manage approved budget.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Risk assessment

MS Office proficiency

Education

RPN license

3+ years geriatrics experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Wellness

Aspira Cedarvale Lodge Retirement Living

Salary: $69,954 - $87,442

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira home. This dynamic leadership role offers the chance to engage in guiding a team, while also providing compassionate care to residents. It is an environment where you can grow your leadership skills daily, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with both your team and those under your care. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Wellness will lead a clinical team to provide care support and services.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• RRSP with employer match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure resident’s needs are assessed; develop service plans of care and determine corresponding care fees and team member requirements as applicable
• Monitor all resident incidents and direct team members regarding interventions to prevent reoccurrence as applicable
• Monitor the quality indicators and evaluates nursing and related services to ensure quality of resident care. (Falls, Behaviours, Infection Control etc.)
• Responsible for departmental recruitment, selection, orientation, development, scheduling and performance management of Guest Attendants, Unregulated Care Providers, and Registered Practical Nurses.
• Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with hospital team members and our home and community care partners. Participate in marketing outreach such as presentations on wellness services and aging in place philosophy, and interview prospective residents conducting assessments to determine suitability for admission
• Participate in the preparation of the department budget and administer the approved budget within established parameters

Who you are:

• An exceptional manager with a demonstrated track record of delivering results and continuously improving performance
• A Registered Practical Nurse in good standing and has a minimum three years’ experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and/or senior health industry
• You have good judgement, the ability to identify risk and can foster a positive work environment
• Can demonstrate strong technology skills in Microsoft Office suite programs

What you need to know:

• Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities. Sienna provides an accessible candidate experience
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.