Associate Director of Care

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of care (ADOC) is a highly skilled leader who contributes to the organizations values by supporting and leading a high-performing team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to all residents.
Under the direction of the Director of Care, the ADOC leads and provides oversight for assigned clinical areas as per Shalom Village’s model of care and collaborates with other members of the care team to ensure exceptional resident centered care and best practices are consistent with Shalom Village, Accreditation standards, and all regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Director of Care in the leadership, planning, organization, and evaluation of nursing and personal care services within the Home.
• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision to Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Personal Support Workers (PSWs).
• Promote a resident-centered care culture that supports dignity, choice, quality of life, and the Residents' Bill of Rights.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, standards, policies, and professional practice requirements, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.
• Monitor the delivery of nursing care and ensure residents' needs are assessed, documented, and addressed through individualized plans of care.
• Participate in resident and family conferences, interdisciplinary care planning, and complex case reviews.
• Conduct regular clinical rounds and provide coaching, mentoring, and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, attendance management, performance management, and staff development initiatives.
• Support the investigation and resolution of resident, family, and staff concerns, complaints, incidents, and clinical risks.
• Lead or support quality improvement, risk management, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze clinical indicators, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance measures, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Assist in preparing for Ministry inspections, accreditation reviews, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Oversee and monitor mandatory programs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, community partners, residents, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Promote occupational health and safety practices and ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Participate in management on-call rotations and respond to operational, clinical, and emergency situations as required.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Director of Care during absences.

About Us
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is a primary care provider and an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive, client-centred care. Working within their legislative scope of practice as described and outlined by College of Nurses of Ontario, the Nurse Practitioner completes assessments, is authorized to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication and other treatments., health promotion, education and referrals while helping reduce barriers to care.