Job Description
Director of Health and Wellness (DHW)
At Tendercare, 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 leadership team, you will oversee the provision of nursing care for residents within the Retirement Home in keeping with the philosophy and policies of Extendicare. If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!
This position is for our Moll Berczy Haus and McNicoll Manor retirement homes, located in 1020 McNicoll Avenue, 4th and 5th Floor, Scarborough, Ontario
What you’ll be doing
- Work with the Executive Director and departmental managers to maximize resident satisfaction.
- Participate in Care Conferences, complete all resident assessments and develop service plans.
- Effectively manage a team of people, health care records, resident care and monitoring department financials.
- Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and filling in as required. Oversee and supervise medication administration, delivery of services and clinical programs.
- Follow all relevant Extendicare, Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the community residents and family members, employees, and managers along with the regional support team and agencies.
What you bring
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse from the applicable provincial professional regulatory body
- Degree or Diploma
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience and one (1) year of leadership experience
- Union Management Experience (where the residence is unionized)
- Current C.P.R. and First Aid designation required
- Above average computer skills
- Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence
- Must provide a complete and current (within three months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
What 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 lives of others
- 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 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 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
Top Skills
What We Do
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
