MDS/RAI Coordinator- Permanent Full time

Extendicare; Washim; On-site; INR 2,653,000 - 2,807,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a dedicated RAI-MDS Coordinator to oversee assessments across Stoneridge Manor’s interdisciplinary team. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness and clinical integration into individualized care plans, while coaching staff on assessment practices.

You will lead data collection, coding accuracy, and quarterly CIHI submissions, contributing to quality improvement and staff development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration or licensure as a regulated health care practitioner.
• At least three years of experience in clinical practice, project leadership or management.
• Demonstrated interest in resident assessment and the RAI-MDS program.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care legislation, program standards and clinical documentation requirements.
• Experience leading new initiatives, facilitating adult learning and presenting to groups.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and departments.
• Proficiency with computers and clinical documentation systems.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the past six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and share the resident assessment schedule. Monitor assessments, applicable assessment protocols and care plan reviews to ensure they are completed on time.
• Coordinate data collection and help the interdisciplinary team translate assessment findings into individualized, resident-centred plans of care.
• Train and coach staff on RAI-MDS, InterRAI LTCF, PointClickCare and Point of Care. Identify documentation and coding gaps and provide targeted education to improve accuracy and staff confidence.
• Audit assessment data and Resource Utilization Group (RUG) classifications for accuracy before quarterly submissions.
• Coordinate timely submissions to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), review submission reports and manage corrections and resubmissions as needed.
• Analyze clinical and quality indicators, prepare reports and help the team use the findings to guide care decisions, operations and quality improvement.
• Support staff using the Relias Learning Management System and coordinate completion of annual competency evaluations.
• Follow organizational policies, applicable long-term care legislation, standards of practice and interRAI and CIHI requirements.

Skills

Licensed practitioner

Clinical practice

RAI-MDS knowledge

InterRAI LTCF

PointClickCare

Documentation standards

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Vulnerable Sector Screening

Communication

Tools

PointClickCare

Relias LMS

InterRAI LTCF

Job description

About The Role

As the Resident Assessment Instrument–Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) Coordinator, you’ll oversee the assessment process at Stoneridge Manor. You’ll work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident assessments are accurate, complete and timely, and that the results inform individualized care plans and quality improvement. You’ll also coach staff on assessment and documentation practices and build collaborative relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Job Description

RAI-MDS Coordinator | Long-Term Care

Location

Carleton Place , Ontario

Employment type

Permanent full time

Reports to

Director of Care

About The Role

As the Resident Assessment Instrument–Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS) Coordinator, you’ll oversee the assessment process at Stoneridge Manor. You’ll work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure resident assessments are accurate, complete and timely, and that the results inform individualized care plans and quality improvement. You’ll also coach staff on assessment and documentation practices and build collaborative relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Our work is guided by four core values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and share the resident assessment schedule. Monitor assessments, applicable assessment protocols and care plan reviews to ensure they are completed on time.
• Coordinate data collection and help the interdisciplinary team translate assessment findings into individualized, resident-centred plans of care.
• Train and coach staff on RAI-MDS,InterRAI LTCF, PointClickCare and Point of Care. Identify documentation and coding gaps and provide targeted education to improve accuracy and staff confidence.
• Audit assessment data and Resource Utilization Group (RUG) classifications for accuracy before quarterly submissions.
• Coordinate timely submissions to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), review submission reports and manage corrections and resubmissions as needed.
• Analyze clinical and quality indicators, prepare reports and help the team use the findings to guide care decisions, operations and quality improvement.
• Support staff using the Relias Learning Management System and coordinate completion of annual competency evaluations.
• Follow organizational policies, applicable long-term care legislation, standards of practice and interRAI and CIHI requirements.

What you’ll bring

Required

• Current registration or licensure as a regulated health care practitioner.
• At least three years of experience in clinical practice, project leadership or management.
• Demonstrated interest in resident assessment and the RAI-MDS program.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care legislation, program standards and clinical documentation requirements.
• Experience leading new initiatives, facilitating adult learning and presenting to groups.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and departments.
• Proficiency with computers and clinical documentation systems.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the past six months.

Preferred

• At least one year of experience as an RAI Coordinator.
• Working knowledge of interRAI LTCF and experience with PointClickCare and Point of Care.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

$28.42 - $30.08

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.