Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) Full-time (FT) Evenings - Maple View
Job DescriptionAssistant 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 our Extendicare Maple View Home, located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON 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 suppliesResponsible for the High Intensity Needs programMaintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare Halton Hills interdisciplinary team approach to resident careEffectively supports the RAI-MDS program.Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overseeing the provision of quality resident careInitiates investigative and corrective actions related to occupational health and safety; develops and monitors modified work programs for nursing personnelWorks collaboratively with the Director of Care on special projects, reviews, and other duties as be assignedIdentify areas of improvement for staff development and work with the DOC to ensure overall effectiveness of the nursing departmentAdvocating for ethical and effective practice in all areas in the organizationAssisting the DOC with input to Performance AppraisalsFocusing on Resident Centered Care Needs as required by MOH LTC Home Legislation and Extendicare PoliciesActively participates in the palliative care program; goals of care and advanced care planningAssumes responsibility for the nursing department in the absence of the DOCSuccessful candidate will be required to work one weekend/monthWhat you bring: Registered Nurse registered with College of Nurses of Ontario; BScN an assetMinimum of three years experience in long term care; previous management experience an assetCurrent knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvementKnowledge of RAI MDS is requiredWhat you’ll 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 liv...