Director of Wellness

At S&R Seniors Living, "We LOVE our Residents". Our affection for our residents runs far deeper than a brand or a logo—this philosophy envelops all that we do. Dedicated to our residents, our role is to ensure their good physical and emotional well-being, and to tend the needs of the heart. We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Responsibilities:  - Facilitate and promote Resident choice and Resident-centered care within the Home.  - Assist with hiring, performance management, discipline, and termination of team members when necessary, while fostering a culture of support and growth.  - Maintain high standards of care that align with policies, ORCA standards, and Retirement Home regulations.  - Liaise with external community partners to understand & enhance the services provided.  - Oversee Resident care needs, ensuring care plans are developed and updated to reflect the best approach for each individual. Including managing the care programs, including services and fees.  - Support IPAC and quality improvement initiatives to ensure the home operates at its best.  - Review falls and incidents, recommend, and implement risk minimization strategies to maintain resident safety.  - Actively support marketing teams by facilitating timely resident assessments.  - Lead the Resident Care Team in developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, revising policies and procedures.  - Managing scheduling, staffing needs, and ensuring effective staffing patterns.  - Collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.  - Registered RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.  - 3-5 years of experience managing or supervising staff in a unionized environment.  - Strong ability to manage a budget and participate in the budgeting process.  - Valid CPR and First Aid certification.  - Working knowledge of risk and quality management principles.  - Experience working with seniors and the geriatric population.  - Clear understanding of Resident-centered care, Resident rights and RHA 2010.  - Excellent interpersonal skills, innovative, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic.  - Proficient in computer programs such as YARDI, MedeCare, and other Windows-related programs.  While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.