Director of Wellness

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living is seeking a Director of Wellness to lead a team providing compassionate care for residents. This leadership role demands a Registered Practical Nurse with significant experience in geriatrics and a passion for service, aiming to cultivate happiness in daily life for seniors. With responsibilities ranging from service planning to team management, this position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

RRSP with employer match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Inclusive and diverse work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in geriatrics or senior health industry.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results.
• Good judgement and risk identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clinical team for resident care support.
• Develop service plans and assess residents' needs.
• Monitor quality indicators for resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Technology skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

Job description

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 :

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

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• 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 :

You will be a welcomed member of the Aspira Management team and impact in the following ways :

• 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