Assistant Director of Care

Position Details

• Location: York Region
• Department: Long-Term Care
• Work Location: On-Site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent

About Us

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.

Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.

Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of Care, is responsible for the organization and management of the Nursing Program at the Long-Term Care Home(s) (the Home(s)) including responsibilities for effective day to day operation of nursing services in accordance with the organizational values, the Residents’ Bill of Rights, applicable legislation and regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and the collective agreements, ensuring safe and effective medical care is provided in the Homes and ensures the maintenance of a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors, mentoring and development of staff; budget development, and continuous quality improvement measures within a resident-centred multidisciplinary environment that promotes independence and quality of life for residents.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supports the Director of Care in establishing and implementing nursing policies, procedures and programs to ensure that the level of nursing care conforms to applicable legislative, regulatory and professional standards; demonstrates and apply current knowledge of best practices in the provision of care in long-term care.
• Provides subject matter expert consulting advice to the organization on all matters of a clinical resident care nature, and support the Homes’ infection control program, education program, and health and safety program.
• Formulates and assigns the work of the staff and ensures appropriate nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents.
• Coordinates scheduling with other management and supervisory personnel both on an informal and formal basis.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams in the development and implementation of individual care plans for all assigned residents of the Homes.
• Assists in the development of the nursing unit objectives; communicates plan to the staff and ensures staff meet expectations.
• Consults with the care team members regarding resident care, as required, and coordinates the established system of resident assessment and classification to ensure that the individual care needs of all assigned residents are met and that staffing patterns are appraised.
• Ensures adherence to health, safety and security requirements by staff.
• Promotes and ensures effective communication within the Home and encourages harmonious interpersonal relations between staff, residents, family members, visitors, volunteers and external service providers.
• Maintains critical awareness of evolving community and seniors issues by participating in long term care planning activities.
• Ensures proper supplies of all required material and equipment and provides advice and assistance to the Director of Care, regarding planning and control measures to meet needs.
• Assists the Director of Care in formulating Nursing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and applies current knowledge of continuous quality improvements in long-term care environment.
• Responsible for all matters related to the continuous quality care improvement, all required programs under the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Ontario Regulation 79/10.
• Initiates and implements such procedural changes, as may be required, to maintain or improve the quality of nursing care and efficiency of staff, in compliance with established budget.
• Implements quality control measures to ensure that medications are safely and securely stored and properly distributed and administered to individual residents.
• Continually monitors and measures the quality of long-term care services to ensure that the care delivery and performance and nursing practices of staff are in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Department and the College of Nurses.
• Maintains a continuous awareness of the state-of-the-art developments in nursing administration and long-term care.