Resident Care Manager - AgeCare Dawson

ACIL AgeCare Investments Ltd; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Dawson in Chestermere, AB, is seeking a Resident Care Manager (RCM) to lead Resident Care Services, ensuring assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation align with provincial standards. You will supervise staff, manage move-in processes, and uphold resident-centered care plans.

This role requires RN/LPN registration, strong leadership, and English fluency. The position is a temporary full-time role with a focus on quality resident outcomes and staff development within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical nursing experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role with strong management skills.
• Knowledge of provincial long-term care legislation and standards.
• Experience caring for residents with dementia and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment, orientation, and staffing of care teams.
• Ensure high performance and adherence to policies and standards.
• Conduct probationary and annual performance appraisals for staff.
• Oversee move-in processes and resident care conferences.
• Maintain resident-centered care plans and medications on site.
• Communicate issues to DOC and site management; act in leadership absence.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

RN/LPN registration with regulatory body

BScN preferred

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long‑term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Resident Care Manager (RCM) is responsible to the Director of Care (DOC) for the management of the Resident Care Services within the long‑term care residence (RCM-RN or RCM-LPN). The Resident Care Manager ensures the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the overall operation of the home in accordance with current applicable provincial standards, guidelines, and regulations, to ensure that the highest standard of resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.

What You Will Do

• Participates in the recruitment and selection of care staff and facilitates the orientation of qualified care team members to ensure a full staff complement is maintained in collaboration with the Director of Care and Education Services.
• Ensures a high standard of performance and a strong resident service orientation by providing regular feedback and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures the completion of probationary and annual performance appraisals on all assigned neighbourhood nursing staff.
• Ensures residents are welcomed in accordance with AgeCare policy and provincial standards including overseeing the move‑in process of residents; ensures resident move‑in assessments are completed.
• Ensures Resident Pre‑Move‑in, Move‑in and Annual Care Conferences are scheduled.
• Keeps the Director of Care and site management team apprised of emerging issues.
• Ensures that the care plan is resident centred, and that person centered language is used throughout the care.
• Ensures medications are on site on day of move‑in.
• Ensures Medication Reconciliation on move‑in and transfer process is initiated in LTC.
• Assumes full responsibility for the operation of the department in the absence of the Director of Care.
• In the absence of the Executive Director and Director of Care, the Resident Care Manager assumes responsibility for the management of the residence for the assigned shift.

What You Will Need

• At least 5 years’ progressive clinical nursing experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable provincial legislation and standards: Alberta: Continuing Care legislation and Continuing Care Health Service Standards. British Columbia: Community Care and Assisted Living legislation, Residential Care Regulation, and WorkSafeBC requirements. Ontario: Fixing Long‑Term Care Act, 2021, Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Experience in caring for residents with Dementia.
• Computer and Technology proficiency including experience and knowledge of Point Click Care and other software applications.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred.
• Current registration in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory body: Alberta: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), as appropriate. British Columbia: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), as appropriate. Ontario: College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Work Location: AgeCare Dawson Address: 77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5
• FTE: 1.00
• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home‑like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.