Reporting to the Director of Care, the Assistant Director of Care (ADOC) provides clinical leadership and operational support within long-term care. This role is responsible for overseeing nursing, care aide, and recreation teams while promoting high-quality, person-centered care. The ADOC plays a key role in quality improvement, staff education, and clinical oversight, ensuring care delivery meets provincial standards, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who is passionate about improving resident outcomes and supporting team excellence. Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the long-term care team, including RNs, LPNs, Health Care Aides, and Recreation Therapy staff

Coordinate staffing, scheduling, orientation, and ongoing education; monitor and manage staff performance

Lead and support quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Fraser Health)

Interpret, implement, and recommend updates to care policies and procedures

Promote a safe work environment by supporting attendance programs and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC and organizational safety standards

Provide clinical oversight to ensure person-centered care aligns with resident needs, goals, and best practices

Support the effective use of PointClickCare, including staff training, reporting, and driving improvements based on data insights

Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with the DOC and interdisciplinary team

Monitor resident acuity and respond proactively to changes to maintain quality care standards

Participate in care rounds and ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and goal tracking

Lead and support a continuous quality improvement program using data from RAI, internal indicators, and health authority benchmarks





Identify staff learning needs and deliver education, mentoring, and coaching to support competency and best practices

Participate in wound care rounds and support appropriate clinical documentation

Coordinate referrals to external specialists (e.g., Geriatric Psychiatry) and ensure required documentation is completed

Provide consultation to leadership on health and safety, quality improvement, and workforce planning

Oversee inventory and ensure adequate supplies to support care delivery

Support budget oversight for the Memory Care Program

Foster positive relationships with staff, residents, families, and community partners

Provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Director of Care

Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications

Current registration with BCCNM (Registered Nurse)

5+ years of gerontology experience, including leadership/supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of dementia care and responsive behaviours

Experience delivering education to and coaching staff

Proficiency with PointClickCare and other clinical systems

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Schedule: Monday to Friday with some evenings and weekends as required.

Compensation: $105,000-$115,000/year Why Join Us?

Leadership role with meaningful impact on resident care

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to lead innovation and quality improvement in long-term care About Us

Hawthorne Seniors Care Community is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and respectful workplace to the residents and tenants. Our team is committed to enhancing the lives of seniors through person-centered care, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value our staff and foster a culture of teamwork, learning, and professional growth.

At Hawthorne, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes dignity, safety, and excellence in care for every resident.

📌 Assistant Director of Care (Vancouver)
🏢 Hawthorne Seniors Care Community
📍 Vancouver