“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Assistant Health and Wellness Manager reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is responsible for providing direction to the nursing team in regard to the overall day-to-day delivery of healthcare operations, ensuring that the healthcare services comply with the Retirement Homes Act (RHA) and other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Provides a cheerful and energetic environment for the nursing team that supports growth and development,
• Ensures all residents receive care and services according to their needs by ensuring each resident has an up-to-date care plan that is adhered to,
• Actively participates in the scheduling of care team members to ensure adequate staffing coverage at all times,
• Reviews and participates in the processing of care team members' payroll,
• Monitors the quality of nursing services and administers long-term strategic plans for nursing,
• Ensures risk management process is adhered to by reviewing team members and resident incident reports, monthly indicators,
• Inspires others to be motivated and work with a passion and empowers team members,
• Ensures the nursing team works in a safe workplace environment through the implementation of safe work practices and service guidelines,
• Recommends and participates in the termination of nursing team members according to facility policies, procedures, and collective agreements,
• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of records, including resident health records, personnel records, etc.,
• Delegates clinical and managerial responsibilities as well as provide direction and leadership,
• Maintains open communication at all levels,
• Assists with the development of succession plans and identify employees with growth potential for development,
• Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• A positive mindset, as well as a connection with our values,
• Ability to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices as they relate to RHRA,
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing person-centered care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures of the Retirement Homes Act and other applicable legislation,
• Knowledgeable of the Residents' Bill of Rights and respects and promotes these rights,
• Effective communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential,
• Effective customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with seniors are required,
• Registered Practical Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing and without restrictions on your license,
• Familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act,
• Human resources and labor relations experience preferred,
• 3 – 5 years of leadership roles in the senior housing industry preferred,
• Demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection protocols,
• Ability to deal with responsive behavior,
• Is inspirational and passionate about quality care and capturing positive moments,
• Ability to embrace various skills from the team to maximize the potential to enhance the well-being of all individuals,
• Basic computer skills are a must,
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement,
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB results in less than 6 months, evidence of flu shot must be able to provide three work references

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee perks
• Support for personal and professional growth
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
• Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.