RAI Coordinator - Summit Place - Full time

Extendicare; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a RAI-MDS Coordinator to join the Management team in our Canadian long-term care home. You will report to the Executive Director and lead the sustainability and integration of the RAI‑MDS process across daily practice, ensuring compliance with CIHI, MDS 2.0 and RAPs.

Responsibilities include guiding staff, implementing a data quality program, auditing data, producing quarterly reports, identifying quality improvements, and developing relations to support RAI integration

Responsibilities

• To provide leadership support to the and answer questions regarding interpretation of items and ensure homes are following the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) RAI, MDS 2.0 and RAPs Canadian Version Users Manual;
• To assist in implementing a Data Quality Program, develop and implement processes to ensure the integrity of data inputted into RAI tools, including data audits and inter-rater reliability.
• To ensure integrity of data input through ongoing education, auditing and support of all staff involved with the RAI process
• To analyze data and identify trends / issues.
• As a part of the management team assist in generating reports to inform and assist the home in determining appropriate reports for home committees.
• To assist in identifying evidence based quality improvements, work in collaboration with Regional and Home Management teams.
• To assist in determining appropriate assessments and monitor records to ensure ongoing identification of resident needs and opportunities to streamline with regards to data collection and reducing assessment burden
• To build/ develop/ grow any business relationships vital to success of RAI integration.
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• To ensure all aspects of the RAI process are understood and followed by staff within appropriate timelines.
• To guide, direct and participate. in employee performance reviews and disciple.
• To support the home in staff orientation, on-boarding & coordination of RAI; MDS education to meet the needs of new/ existing staff.
• To complete quarterly regional reports including status of home's compliance of RAI process, audits, Resident outcomes and resources and overall progress for sustainability.
• To support PCC implementation and effective utilization related to RAI integration.
• To perform all other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Description

As a part of the Management team the RAI-MDS Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for the sustainability of the RAI-MDS process and integration into daily practice across the home and maintaining the RAI process based on Home and corporate requirements and in alignment with Ministry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide leadership support to the and answer questions regarding interpretation of items and ensure homes are following the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) RAI, MDS 2.0 and RAPs Canadian Version Users Manual;
• To assist in implementing a Data Quality Program, develop and implement processes to ensure the integrity of data inputted into RAI tools, including data audits and inter-rater reliability.
• To ensure integrity of data input through ongoing education, auditing and support of all staff involved with the RAI process
• To analyze data and identify trends / issues.
• As a part of the management team assist in generating reports to inform and assist the home in determining appropriate reports for home committees.
• To assist in identifying evidence based quality improvements, work in collaboration with Regional and Home Management teams.
• To assist in determining appropriate assessments and monitor records to ensure ongoing identification of resident needs and opportunities to streamline with regards to data collection and reducing assessment burden
• To build/ develop/ grow any business relationships vital to success of RAI integration.
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• To ensure all aspects of the RAI process are understood and followed by staff within appropriate timelines.
• To guide, direct and participate. in employee performance reviews and disciple.
• To support the home in staff orientation, on-boarding & coordination of RAI; MDS education to meet the needs of new/ existing staff.
• To complete quarterly regional reports including status of home's compliance of RAI process, audits, Resident outcomes and resources and overall progress for sustainability.
• To support PCC implementation and effective utilization related to RAI integration.
• To perform all other duties as assigned.

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.