Director of Wellness

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Diversity-friendly culture

Job summary

Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living in Ottawa is seeking a Director of Wellness to lead a clinical team and provide care support and services. Reporting to the General Manager, this role blends people leadership with compassionate resident care.

You will build service plans, manage budgets, recruit and develop staff, partner with hospital and community teams, and help grow our wellness philosophy while ensuring residents live with dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with geriatrics/senior health experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience in geriatrics or senior health.
• Strong judgement and ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident needs are assessed; develop service plans of care and determine care fees and team requirements.
• Monitor resident incidents and direct interventions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate quality indicators to ensure high standards of resident care.
• Recruit, orient, develop, schedule and manage performance of care staff.
• Maintain relationships with hospital teams and community care partners; participate in marketing and admissions assessments.
• Assist in budgeting and manage department budget within approved parameters.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) credential

Three years’ experience in geriatrics/senior health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $69,953 - $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.

Why You Belong Here

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.

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• 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 Will 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

What You Need To Know

• 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
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.