MDS/RAI Coordinator

extendicare; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Advancement opportunities

Rewarding and meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Kapuskasing is seeking a leadership-focused professional to guide MDS/RAI timelines and educate staff on data collection and reporting guidelines that support the Home’s funding. This role is based at the Kapuskasing, Ontario location and is central to ensuring high-quality resident care.

You will lead MDS-related initiatives, collaborate with clinical teams, and keep current on RAI trends to drive program improvement and effective reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Long Term Care
• Experience with MDS is an asset
• Knowledge of InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III systems

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.
• Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement while keeping current on RAI trends.
• Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home.

Skills

Leadership

Quality care

Data analysis

Tools

InterRAI tools

MDS

MDS/RUG III

Job description

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our leadership team, will assist with meeting MDS/RAI timelines and teaching staff about the requirements for data collection and reporting guidelines that support the Home's funding. If you're passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!

This position is for our Extendicare Kapuskasing Home, located in Kapuskasing, Ontario.

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• Participates in strategic planning for program development/improvement while keeping current on RAI trends.
• Interprets reports generated by Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides critical analysis for Home.

What you bring

• 3-5 years' experience in Long Term Care, experience with MDS an asset
• Knowledge of: InterRAI suite of tools, MDS/RUG III patient classification systems.

What you'll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Full time

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.

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.