Assistant Director of Resident Care

About this position

Organization Background:

Holland Christian Homes Inc., is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere. It consists of two long term care homes and 6 assisted living/independent living apartment towers located in Brampton.

We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who deliver care using a holistic approach to provide quality care and quality of life to individuals.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for assisting in formulating and implementing objectives, policies and procedures, to ensure that agreed to and necessary standards of resident care are met.
• Assists the DRC in counseling and /or crisis intervention with residents and/or families and/or staff.
• Assists the DRC in developing and implementing nursing departmental goals and objectives to promote high quality of resident care
• Participate in the holistic care of each resident by making regular rounds on the nursing units.
• Ensures that staff perform duties as per legislation
• Assist in the supervision of nursing students and supervises the initial orientation of RNs, RPNs and PSWs.
• On call manager during the week and weekends/holidays to assist and advice staff as needed.
• Implement strategies for the prevention and control of the transmission of infections
• Follow outbreak protocol if there is an outbreak of any infectious diseases in the Manors.
• Educate and ensure nursing staff follow infection control procedures and protocols relating to infectious diseases.  (i.e. For MRSA, VRE, etc)
• Address concerns as they arise, and/or provide immediate follow up as required
• Is active in maintaining a healthy & safe work environment through both actions and words.
• Attend educational and learning opportunities within the community to keep abreast of new developments within the field of LTC services, Human Resources, technology etc.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• The incumbent will possess a current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario and will have completed the Nursing Unit Administration Program or its equivalent.
• Current certificate of competence in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-3 years Senior Management Experience in Long Term Care
• Proven leadership abilities including a demonstrated track record of inspiring employee performance.
• Extensive knowledge of MOH Long Term Care Standards
• Knowledge of MDS-RAI / Care Plans
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Gerontology Certificate an asset
• Self-starter and team developer with problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite of products, Point Click Care and eMAR.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements for long term care and accreditation guidelines.
• A comfort level in maintaining the core values and traditions of Holland Christian Homes as a Christian Homes
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Evidence of a negative TB and Covid-19 tests and up to date immunization including flu shot.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward a Resume and Cover Letter as ONE Document (PDF format) in confidence, to: jobs@hch.ca

The Job Description will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations

Disclaimer: In keeping with Long Term Care reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here.