Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence Looking for Director of Care at Owen Sound, ON Full Time

Company description

Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence is a new luxury retirement home in Owen Sound, in the county of Grey right on Georgian Bay. We are looking for a passionate team leader with team building, mentorship, and great critical thinking skills.

Job description

Director of Care/ Health and Wellness Manager- Full-Time Position

Accountability and Objective

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the successful candidate is responsible for the health and wellness of all residents in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Owen Sound Gardens. The successful candidate will manage our care department, including RPN’s, PSW’s and RGA’s.

Experience and Requirements

What’s needed:

· A recognized nursing license (RPN or RN licensing) in good standing.

· Excellent leadership skills.

· Written and verbal fluency in English.

· Proficient computer skills including electronic charting,scheduling, payroll and departmental accounting

· 2 or more years of experience working with seniors in a residential healthcare setting.

· A resident-focused team leader, whose commitment and values align with those of OSG

The Role and Responsibilities

· With the assistance of the RPN’s, Completes pre-move-in and ongoing assessments on the health and wellness needs of individual residents. Makes recommendations to the appropriate departments and ED, as necessary, regarding an individual’s suitability for residence in our independent living home.

· Stays up to date on services provided and works with residents and their families to meet the residents’ changing needs.

· Experience with aging in place.

· Ensures the resident’s file is established, with proper documentation and safe practices related to medication administration processes.

· Organizes a plan of care to promote resident independence based on legislation.

· Updates residents’ plan of care according to company standards.

· Recruits, interviews, and selects new employees. Serves as a team leader and helps develop employees to ensure an adequate level of service and job standards are achieved. Conducts annual performance appraisals and addresses performance issues. Oversees and prepares staff scheduling to include shift changes, vacation, and leaves of absence.

· Holds regular department meetings to communicate and update employees as per OSG policies and procedures. Keeps the nursing team on task and engaged, creates and maintains a strong cohesive department.

· Manages the department finance, including inventory management and purchasing. Reviews and promotes initiatives that help generate revenue and provides data to accounting for invoicing purposes.

· Approves/signs off on departmental invoices.

· Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Implements and ensures infection prevention control protocols are being followed.

· Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures.

· Participates and contributes during the operations meeting.

· Completes all required mandatory training/education.

· Builds internal and external relationships with residents, other departments, families, hospitals, government departments, etc.

· Advocates, collaborates, and effectively communicates with these groups to ensure optimal wellness outcomes are achieved.

· Responsible for MOD Duty Rotation and is available to work weekends, holidays, and overnight if needed.

· Works in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to raise awareness about the residence and services provided.

Performs other related tasks as delegated by the Executive Director.

Owen Sound Gardens is an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all who apply; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees, visitors, and caregivers must follow current and evolving Public Health and RHRA requirements. All employees will be fully vaccinated as per public health guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Owen Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• supervisory retirement/ LTC: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• RPN or RN license (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2022-11-02