Restorative Care Lead- Full time (FT)- Arbour Heights

EXTENDICARE; Kingston; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE in Kingston, Canada is searching for a dedicated healthcare practitioner to take on restorative education and support roles. The successful candidate will assess residents' needs, develop care plans, and oversee staff training and monitoring.

With a focus on enriching residents' lives, you will engage in significant administrative responsibilities and collaborative team efforts. A commitment to high-quality care is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a regulated health care practitioner.
• Experience in long-term care is essential.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide restorative education and support to staff.
• Assess new residents for restorative needs.
• Monitor staff regarding restorative care tasks.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Current regulated or licensed health care practitioner

Minimum of three years clinical/project leadership experience

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide restorative education, support and assistance to staff and residents.
• To assess each new resident in regard to restorative needs.
• To develop and document restorative goals and individualized plan of care for residents.
• To re-evaluate care plan as per restorative care policy and procedure.
• To monitor and train staff regarding restorative tasks and resident specific goals.
• To record statistics and keep records as required activities.
• To coordinate Bed Entrapment Prevention Program.
• To use supplies and equipment as directed and provide input in equipment selection.
• To attend care conferences as required and participate in Quality Management.
• To participate in the quality management program and complete restorative audits as required.
• To chair restorative committee.
• To participate in setting realistic and achievable departmental goals.
• To complete and ensure residents’ care assessments, service plans and documentation are up to date, and changes are communicated to DOC for billings.
• To assist with scheduling of residents’ care conferences and participate in conferences.
• To facilitate and provide resident/family education.
• To coordinate nursing team’s resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents.
• To respond to and manage significant changes in residents’ condition and or medical emergencies.
• To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action is taken and or concerns are communicated to DOC/Executive Director and other departments.
• To assist the DOC in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality Plans for the Nursing Department.
• 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 complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current regulated or licensed health care practitioner.
• Experience working in a long‑term care facility.
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical, project leadership or management experience.
• Proven ability to get things done.
• Demonstrated success leading new initiatives.
• Well‑developed oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation.
• Previous experience presenting to groups.
• Well‑organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Clear aptitude for detail‑oriented work.
• The ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Time Type: Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.