Join a Senior Living Community Where Excellence in Care Matters
We are an established and independently operated senior living organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. Our commitment is to provide a supportive, respectful, and engaging environment where residents can thrive with dignity, independence, and peace of mind.
Our community offers a comprehensive range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, allowing residents to receive the right level of support while maintaining the highest possible quality of life.
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and results-oriented Director of Care to provide leadership to our clinical team and ensure the delivery of exceptional resident care.
Qualifications Education & Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN) or (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid professional licensing and continuing education requirements as applicable.
Experience
- Minimum three years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, retirement living, long-term care, or a related senior services environment.
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning expertise.
- Experience with scheduling, payroll systems, electronic documentation, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with retirement home legislation, quality assurance practices, and regulatory compliance.
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, organized, and solution-focused.
- Genuine passion for serving seniors and supporting quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and oversight of all clinical and nursing services within the residence.
- Develop, implement, and monitor programs, policies, and practices that support resident wellness and regulatory compliance.
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing team members while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
- Ensure clinical staff receive appropriate orientation, ongoing education, and professional development opportunities.
- Oversee resident assessments, care planning, and documentation processes to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
- Monitor changes in resident health status and ensure appropriate communication with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Lead infection prevention and control initiatives, outbreak preparedness, falls prevention strategies, and behavioural support programs.
- Manage departmental budgets, staffing resources, and operational performance within established guidelines.
- Conduct audits, inspections, investigations, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care.
- Ensure safe medication management practices and compliance with applicable professional standards and legislation.
- Participate in leadership meetings, committees, and strategic planning initiatives that support organizational goals.
- Promote a culture of resident-centred care, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated and caring clinical team.
- Supportive leadership environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of seniors and their families.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
