Director of Care (DOC) Full-Time (FT) Manitoba

Job Description

Director of Care (DOC) - Future Opportunities

Long-Term Care Homes Manitoba
Continuous Posting / Evergreen Talent Pool

**Although the job is hosted out of Tuxedo Villa Winnipeg the evergreen posting is for all Extendicare homes in Manitoba. This posting may or may not represent a current vacancy at Tuxedo Villa**

Build Your Leadership Career with Extendicare

Extendicare is proactively building a pipeline of experienced and passionate healthcare leaders for future opportunities within our Long-Term Care homes across Manitoba.

This evergreen posting is intended to support ongoing workforce planning succession planning and future hiring needs for Director of Care (DOC).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available over the next twelve (12) months.

Locations

Future opportunities may become available in communities across:
Manitoba (including Brandon & Selkirk)

Please note:
This posting is intended for proactive sourcing and talent pooling purposes.
Submitting an application does not guarantee employment or an interview.
Current vacancies may or may not exist at the time of application.
Positions may be permanent temporary full-time or interim leadership opportunities depending on operational needs.

As the Director of Care you will contribute to the Extendicare purpose of Helping People Live Better by leading a high performing team that is dedicated to ensuring all residents receive the care they need. The Director of Care (DOC) is a highly skilled and compassionate leader who leads the care team in delivering exceptional resident centered care at a long-term care home. The DOC manages all aspects of care operations ensuring best practices consistent with Extendicare Accreditation standards and provincial regulations. Leading and inspiring an engaged team of care professionals is central to achieving an excellent resident experience. Engagement with residents and families to develop a trust relationship is key to resident satisfaction and achieving our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home.

Key Outcomes:

• Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and the ongoing improvement of quality care.
• Attain high resident and family engagement as measured through Experience Survey

Results by caring for each person as we would our own family

• Consistently meet or exceed all quality and clinical indicators for residents through the effective execution of required clinical programs.
• Foster a positive culture and employee experience driving an increase in overall employee engagement compared to the previous year.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance regarding resident plan of care as well as organizational standards policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate - lead the resident care team providing day-to-day guidance and fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration accountability drives high performance and ensures retention by delivering an exceptional employee experience.
• Train - Ensure that all care staff receive the education required for the effective performance of their roles and promoting professional development.
• Financial stewardship - Manage the care staff complement consistent with the Extendicare model of care that meets the provincial/legislated hours of care. Oversee the financial management including assisting with budget preparation and variance analysis of the nursing department
• Comply - Monitor and ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations licensing requirements accreditation standards and labour and employment standards including timely investigations and consistent action planning.
• Risk Management - Identify and manage resident issues as they arise and ensure clinical risks are mitigated and immediate action taken on critical incidents in keeping with regulatory requirements.
• Customer Service - By employing the customer service mindset accept and respond to feedback (complaints recognition or suggestions) from residents families vendors and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.
• Resident Care - Oversee resident assessment and care planning processes ensuring personalized care plans are developed and implemented based on resident preferences.
• Collaborate - Participate actively and collaborate with the leadership team and liaise with care staff residents and families to deliver and optimize resident care.
• Improve - Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident safety wellness and satisfaction because we are relentless in our efforts to improve.
• Strategic planning in support of the home level strategic priorities develop the operational plans with respect to clinical operations and staffing which support and enhance resident care.
• Community partnership - engage with vendors on quality initiatives and training requirements collaborate with community health partners for the betterment of resident care
• Values Alignment - Uphold and promote the organizations Mission Vision and Values and philosophy regarding ethics morality and integrity

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing; Masters degree preferred.
• Current and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in addition to at least 2 years in a leadership role in a long-term care facility or other health facility.
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and build positive relationships.
• Proven track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive resident outcomes.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant technology

Core Competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Industry/Regulatory Knowledge
• Program Administration
• People Management
• Customer Service
• Priority Management

Attributes of an Effective Leader

• Strategy Development: Understands the organizations strategy and sets priorities to make it happen
• Self-Motivated and Results Driven: Takes ownership and holds themselves and others responsible for delivering high-quality timely and cost-effective results
• Collaboration: Inspires a collaborative team environment and works effectively with others with the ability to influence
• Effective Communication: Actively listens seeking to understand all perspectives and communicates with respect
• Problem Solving: Recognizes and takes ownership to resolve issues outside of clear role mandate
• Builds High Performing Teams: Builds the capability of individuals and teams through continuous feedback coaching and a commitment to learning and development
• Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Uses data to identify and measure performance and develop solutions to motivate improvement.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• 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 of 123 owned and operated long-term care homes as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10000 patients annually we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22000 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:

Full time

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1