MDS/RAI Co-ordinator

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to oversee MDS assessments across our long-term care homes in Canada. You will coordinate quarterly submissions, analyze data, and lead staff training on RAI content and RUG classification.

You will collaborate with Health Zone, AH&W, CIHI, and PCC to ensure accuracy and improve care outcomes while contributing to program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Long Term Care with MDS experience is asset.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills.
• Ability to lead training and education with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates completion of MDS assessment on all residents within timelines.
• Leads integration of MDS with clinical tools and streamlines processes.
• Analyzes data at multiple aggregation levels for decision support.
• Communicates RAP triggers and care plans benefits to staff.
• Acts as liaison on RAI data with Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC as appropriate.
• Develops facility materials for PCC program and manages RAI access.

Skills

MDS/RUG III

InterRAI tools

Analytical skills

Training & education

Adult Learning

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates the completion of MDS assessment on all residents within established timelines.
• Understands how the MDS assessment integrates with existing clinical tools and provides leadership in streamlining these processes.
• Understands and provides critical analysis of data at different levels of aggregation.
• (Resident, Home Health Zone, etc.).
• Articulates for staff the strengths of MDS as a clinical assessment tool including how RAP triggers and care plans enhance quality care.
• Articulates the financial implications of coding inconsistencies.
• Acts as key contact and liaison with: Health Zone/AH&W/CIHI/PCC or others as appropriate on RAI data.
• Develops facility specific material within the PCC program as required.
• Locks/Unlocks the RAI individual assessments as required.
• Batches and submits assessments quarterly to appropriate data repository.
• Responds to Health Zone on all submission errors.
• Facilitates response and correction of submission errors with facility staff.
• Coaches key facility personnel to build capacity for understanding RUG patient classification levels.
• Develops and introduces processes, and systems to improve accuracy of RAI content.
• Facilitates audits of RAI assessments for content accuracy.
• Develops systems to decrease coding error rates.
• Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement.
• Keeps current on RAI trends.
• Responsible for Clinical and Admin Setup role to support MDS within PCC software program.
• Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home.
• Understands the development of RAP's, quality indicators, and RUG case mix products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years' experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset Strong analytical and assessment skills Ability to lead training and education with adult learners Knowledge of: Inter RAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.
• Working Knowledge of: Project Management Principles, Industry Knowledge, Principles of Adult Education, Facilitation, Problem Solving, Continuous Quality Improvement Principles, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Time Type Full time Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.

When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.

Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations.

We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.