MDS/RAI Coordinator

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Kapuskasing Home seeks a skilled leader to drive MDS timelines, coach staff on data collection, and ensure reporting meets funding guidelines. You will guide a team to optimize clinical workflows and support quality care across the home in Kapuskasing, Ontario.

With 3–5 years in long-term care and strong InterRAI/MDS knowledge, you will influence program development, mentor staff, and leverage analytics to improve resident outcomes while advancing a meaningful career within the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in long-term care, with MDS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of InterRAI suite of tools and MDS/RUG III classifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the completion of MDS assessments within established timelines.
• Leads integration of MDS with clinical tools and streamlines processes.
• Participates in strategic program development and reviews RAI trends.
• Interprets reports from Health Zone/AH&W or CIHI and provides analysis.

Skills

MDS experience

InterRAI knowledge

RUG III familiarity

Tools

InterRAI tools

Job description

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.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Mission

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

Vision

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

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.