Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) - Full Time (FT) - Crossing Bridge

Assistant Director of Care

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 medical team, you will provide care to residents in accordance with the standards of practice and offer leadership and guidance to the personal care staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for CROSSING BRIDGE, located in Stittsville, Ontario

What you’ll be doing:

Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.

Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint use, wound management, Infection Control)

Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies

Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program

Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to interdisciplinary team approach to resident care

Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program and our BSO Program

Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident care

Initiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnel

Works collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assigned

Identify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing department

Advocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organization

Assisting the DOC with input to Performance Appraisals

Focusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare Policies

Actively participates in the palliative care program, goals of care and advanced care planning

Assumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOC

Successful candidate will be required to be on-call, as per schedule

What you bring:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse in the long-term care sector

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a managerial

or supervisory capacity in a health care setting

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is

required

• Bachelor or Master of Nursing preferred

• Current CPR designation is required

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

• Professional competencies related to life-long learning, public relations and health

environment awareness

• Possession of strong motivational, team building and time management skills

• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement

Knowledge of RAI MDS is considered an asset

What you will 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 through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support, they need to live their best lives.

Time Type:

Permanent 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.

Time Type:

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.