Director of Care (British Columbia)

Director of Care (British Columbia)

24 Aug
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Sienna Senior Living
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British Columbia

24 Aug

Sienna Senior Living

British Columbia

Lake Country Lodge Community, Lake Country, BC

Salary $78,485-$98,106

This position is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Lake Country Lodge their home. This dynamic leadership role offers the chance to engage in guiding a clinical team, while also providing compassionate care to residents. It is an environment where you can grow your leadership skills daily, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with both your team and those under your care. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care is a critical role within the community ensuring that the home operates efficiently and delivers high-quality care to the residents.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits program

RRSP with employer match

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)

Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match

Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges

A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Long Term Care team at Lake Country Lodge Community, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference. As a Director of Care, you will lead a team of clinical professionals to build relationships with residents and their family members,



offering a variety of support options and program choices that enrich their daily health and well being. As a leader and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

Ensure Excellence in Resident Care

Work effectively and efficiently with members of the nursing team and external partners to provide nursing duties to ensure clinical excellence at all levels in the care community

Monitor and ensure clinical care processes is delivered according to individual plans of care for residents

Lead, implement and monitor key clinical programs at the Care Community, such as falls prevention, skin and wound care, continence care and pain management

Coordinate, implement, evaluate and monitor the performance metrics of care processes for RAI MDS Program, Nursing Rehab, and Restorative Care

Collaborate with the Clinical Partners on issues related to infection control and coordinate monitoring of all activities at the Care Community

Meet Regulatory Compliance

Comply with required company policies, provincial regulations and applicable long term care legislations

Participate actively in committees, both internal and external, as outlined in the terms of reference and area of responsibility





Support the Clinical Partner in conducting audits to determine effectiveness of clinical care services in the Care Community

Ensure nursing supplies and equipment are available and maintained according to policies and practices

Lead, Coach and Engage Team Members

Promote a resident centred care approach to ensure high quality compassionate care is provided to residents

Model and foster an setting of positive customer service across all aspects of care with team members and external partners

Support with all hiring, training and coaching of the nursing staff

Who You Are:

You are compassionate and dedicated to meaningful work that supports seniors in living life fully

You have completed a Bachelor of Nursing Science or have an equivalent post diploma education

May have completed Gerontological Nurse Certification (GNC)

You are currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses

Have minimum 1 year experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Long Term Care

Have a minimum of 2-3 years experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a healthcare setting

What you need to know:

Sienna Senior Living is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and residents feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience

You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit

You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Checkand/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

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📌 Director of Care (British Columbia)
🏢 Sienna Senior Living
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