Resident Care Manager - AgeCare Dawson

What You Will Do

• Participates in the recruitment and selection of care staff and facilitates the orientation of qualified care team members to ensure a full staff complement is maintained in collaboration with the Director of Care and Education Services.
• Ensures a high standard of performance and a strong resident service orientation by providing regular feedback and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures the completion of probationary and annual performance appraisals on all assigned neighbourhood nursing staff.
• Ensures residents are welcomed in accordance with AgeCare policy and provincial standards including overseeing the move-in process of residents; ensures resident move-in assessments are completed.
• Ensures Resident Pre-Move-in, Move-in and Annual Care Conferences are scheduled.
• Keeps the Director of Care and site management team apprised of emerging issues.
• Ensure that the care plan is resident centred, and that person centered language is used throughout the care Ensures medications are on site on day of move-in.
• Ensures Medication Reconciliation on move-in and transfer process is initiated in LTC.
• Assumes full responsibility for the operation of the department in the absence of the Director of Care.
• In the absence of the Executive Director and Director of Care, the Resident Care Manager assumes responsibility for the management of the residence for the assigned shift
• What You Will Need:
• At least 5 years’ progressive clinical nursing experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of applicable provincial legislation and standards:
• Alberta: Continuing Care legislation and Continuing Care Health Service Standards.
• British Columbia: Community Care and Assisted Living legislation, Residential Care Regulation, and WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Ontario: Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Experience in caring for residents with Dementia.
• Computer and Technology proficiency including experience and knowledge of Point Click Care and other software applications.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred
• Current registration in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory body:
• Alberta: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), as appropriate.
• British Columbia: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), as appropriate.
• Ontario: College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Work Location: AgeCare Dawson
• Address: 77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5
• FTE: 1.00
• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
• If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!