Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) – Full-Time

Location: Royal Gardens Retirement Residence - Peterborough, ON

‍Start Date: To Be Determined

If you are a leader, with a passion for providing excellent nursing care, we have an exciting career opportunity for you at Royal Gardens. With 24-hour onsite registered nursing, our “Enriched Care” assisted living program, and an unsurpassed reputation for excellent care services, Royal Gardens has plenty to offer those who want to grow and be the best.

As a member of our senior management team, the Assistant Director of Care will influence how services are delivered, apply their nursing skills to the fullest, and truly make a difference in the lives of our residents. Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC), The Associate Director of Care (ADOC) will help coordinate the delivery of all health-related services to residents.

The ADOC will also:

• Share leadership responsibilities of the Care Department with the DOC, organizing and supervising staff in the provision of care, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and providing excellent customer service to residents and their families
• Assist in resident assessments, Plan of Care development, and monitoring of care delivery
• Staff supervision including ongoing coaching, training, scheduling, performance monitoring, and taking corrective action as needed
• Ensure that infection prevention practices are in place and that quality assurance activities are performed as required
• Promote positive relationships within the department and the Home, and with physicians and third-party organizations
• In the absence of the Director of Care, the ADOC will act in the capacity of the DOC

Qualifications:

• Current license as Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-3 years experience - preferably in a long-term care or retirement setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Composure, demonstrated leadership skills, and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be available to respond to on-call and emergency needs outside of normal working hours

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