Assistant Director of Care

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the DOC in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing department quality improvement initiatives, risk management systems, data collection and analysis, report writing, procedural updates.
• Takes the lead in the coordination and implementation of best practice and risk management initiatives related to resident care (i.e. falls, restraint/PASD use, wound management, Infection Control, Quality Improvement) as assign by DOC.
• Effectively manages utilization of nursing supplies.
• Responsible for the High Intensity Needs program.
• Maintains a system of care assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation at the resident and unit program level that maximizes staff resources and contributes to Extendicare Brampton's interdisciplinary team approach to resident care.
• Effectively supports the RAI-MDS program.
• Maintains an active presence in the Resident Home Areas mentoring staff while overs...