Director of Wellness - Permanent Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and vacation

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR - Share Ownership

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Learning & growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living invites a dedicated Director of Wellness for Aspira Barrieview Retirement Living in Barrie, Ontario. The role oversees clinical teams delivering care services, with a focus on compassionate leadership and resident well‑being.

Competitive salary, benefits and growth opportunities are offered in a supportive environment. The position requires RN/RPN status, strong management experience in geriatrics, and eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with a minimum of three years’ experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation and/or senior health.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities with a track record of improving performance.
• Good judgment with the ability to identify risk and foster a positive work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs; develop service plans of care and determine care fees and team member requirements.
• Monitor incidents and guide interventions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee nursing and related services to ensure quality of resident care (falls, behaviours, infection control).
• Direct recruitment, orientation, development, scheduling and performance management of staff.
• Build relationships with hospital teams and community partners; conduct assessments for admission.
• Assist in department budgeting and administer the approved budget.

Job description

Director of Wellness
Aspira Barrieview 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:

• 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:

• 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.