Assistant Director of Care

Build Your Leadership Career with Extendicare Extendicare is currently hiring experienced healthcare leaders for Assistant Director of Care opportunities within our Long-Term Care homes across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba, including an immediate opening in Brandon & Winnipeg, Manitoba. Qualified candidates may also be considered for other active Assistant Director of Care opportunities within our network based on their experience, qualifications, and location preferences.

Relocation Bonus: A relocation bonus of $5,000 is available for the Assistant Director of Care position in Manitoba, for eligible candidates who require relocation.

Retention Bonus: Potential retention bonus of $5,000 is available for the Assistant Director of Care position in Manitoba.

Why Join Extendicare?

At Extendicare, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating an environment where leaders can grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.

As part of our team, you can expect:

Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement

Ongoing mentorship and professional development A collaborative and supportive work environment

Meaningful work that positively impacts residents and families

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Access to a national network of healthcare leaders and resources The opportunity to help shape the future of senior care in Canada

Position of Assistant Director of Care (ADOC)

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Assistant Director of care (ADOC) is a highly skilled leader who contributes to Extendicare’s purpose of Helping People Live Better 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 Extendicare’s model of care and collaborates with other members of the care team to ensure exceptional resident centred care and best practices are consistent with Extendicare, Accreditation standards, and all regulations. The ADOC will engage with residents and families and promote a customer service philosophy to continuously improve resident satisfaction and achieve our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Responsibility

In collaboration with the Director of Care: Manage- Manage assigned program areas as per Extendicare’s Model of Care, ensuring effective implementation and performance of the programs in compliance with legislative and professional standards.

Identify- Risk and mitigation strategies and elevate and manage as appropriate in collaboration with organizational teams and departments.

Comply- Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards and labour and employment standards, including timely investigations and consistent action planning.

Collaborate- Actively participate and collaborate with the Director of Care, interdisciplinary team, and consult with care staff, residents and families to deliver and optimize resident care.

Quality- Lead in the development, implementation,



and oversight of quality improvement initiatives within the home to achieve successful outcomes and meet established goals.

Community Partnership- Engage with vendors on quality initiatives and training requirements and collaborate with community health partners for the betterment of resident care.

Cultivate- Foster professional growth and engagement of team members through mentorship, training, and development initiatives to enhance team performance in partnership with DOC to build a strong organizational culture. This includes identifying skill gaps, providing coaching and feedback and encouraging continuous learning.

Values Alignment- Uphold and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values and Philosophy regarding Ethics, Morality and Integrity

Customer Service- Through employing the customer service mindset, accept and respond to feedback (complaints, recognition or suggestions) from residents, families, vendors and team members with acknowledgement and empathy.

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as Registered staff in the long-term care sector, plus, preference of three (3) years, minimum of one (1) of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting.

Current and unrestricted registration/licensing and practice as a Registered Nurse with the applicable Provincial licensing body.

Bachelor of Nursing preferred or Post-secondary Diploma in Nursing.

Current CPR certification is required.

Demonstrated leadership, communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Experience in the use of EHR systems, specifically Point Click Care and Point of Care.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proven history of leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving positive resident outcomes.

Demonstrated team building and time management skills.

Strong Clinical skills.

Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Experience working in a unionized environment and managing under a collective agreement.

Equity, Inclusion & Accommodation

Extendicare is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and respected.

Time Type Full Time

Compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Time Type

Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive,



and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.

Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration.

Extendicare is an equal prospect employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

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