Co-Director Resident Care
 | Drake International
|  | Location: London |
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| City |
London |
| Province/State |
Ontario [ON] |
| Job ID |
14553 |
| Title |
Co-Director Resident Care |
| Job Type |
Permanent |
| What is in it for you? |
Under the direction of the Director of Resident Care, the Co-Director of Resident Care is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of optimum care to promote the well being of each individual resident.
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| The Ideal Candidate |
- Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
- Must be computer literate
- Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience in adult education |
| Job Description |
Ensures and provides the delivery of nursing services to meet the assessed needs of the residents. Manages and coordinates Home wide programs.
- Performs nursing skills in accordance to the standards of nursing practice as outlined by the College of Nurses
- Assesses, implements, evaluates, reports and documents actions to affect positive outcomes related to the residents' health
- Responsible, accountable for the coordination, implementation and overall management of Home wide programs such as, but not limited to: Skin care, Behavior Management, Infection Control, Back Care, CQI/Risk Management, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Health and Safety
Perform delegated tasks safely and effectively
- Ensures nursing staff perform assigned tasks and duties
- Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health and safety
- Must ensure compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Follows all roles and responsibilities for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Participates as required in the formulation and review of policies and procedures, job routines, performance appraisals, goal and objectives
- The CQI/Risk Management process will be used to evaluate and ensure follow-up
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| Responsibilities |
- Responsible for selection, evaluation, promotion/termination of staff
- Responsible for coordination and facilitating interdisciplinary care conferences and ensuring implementation of outcomes
- Required to promote wellness as a concept of living
- Responsible for coordinating and ensuring an effective communication system promoting team unity thereby enhancing the resident's quality of life
- Promotes strong community linkages for sharing of resources
- Must actively participate in ongoing educational opportunities promoting the concept of continuing education, Home wide.
- Ensures the accurate completion of resident's records reflecting the resident health status and care provided complying with legislative and Home requirements.
- Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers and nursing personnel
- Participates as required on various Home and departmental committees
- Ensures the effective and efficient use of supplies and equipment
- Works cooperatively with students and volunteers to enhance resident care and foster community linkages
- Maintain formal linkages with educational bodies and endorses the practice of research to promote the development of nursing and medical services.
- Must participate in local and provincial committees
- Provides regular reports on programs and initiatives to the Director of Resident Care |
| Requirements |
- Must possess a current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of Long Term Care Senior Management course or equivalent
- Experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology)
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| Compensation and Benefits Details |
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The employer offers:
- Comprehensive product/service training
- Sales/customer service skills training
- Spacious work areas with state of the art facilities
- A motivating, team-focused environment
- Opportunities for rapid advancement
- Comprehensive health, dental, disability and life insurance benefits
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| Refer a Friend |
Introduce your friends to Drake and we will pay you up to $500* if we place your friend in a permanent position. You can also earn $50* if we place your friend in a temporary assignment.
* Please see your local branch for details. (Offer not available in the province of BC)
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| Date Added |
11/2/2009 6:43:17 AM |
| # of Positions |
1 |
| Job Category |
Healthcare Support |
| Industry |
Healthcare Other |
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