Assistant Director of Care 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 centered 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.

Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and ongoing improvement of quality care. Attain high resident and family engagement as measured through Experience Survey

Consistently meet or exceed all quality and clinical indicators for residents, in alignment

Foster a positive culture of employee experience, driving an increase in overall employee

Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements on quality and clinical programs, as well as organizational and Accreditation standards, policies, and procedures. 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 qualified standards. Identify- Risk and mitigation strategies and elevate and manage as appropriate in 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

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 skill gaps, providing coaching and feedback and encouraging continuous learning.

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

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

Demonstrated team building and time management skills. Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Experience working in a unionized environment and managing under a collective





Industry/Regulatory Knowledge Program Administration Customer Service Priority ManagementPeople Management responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. through continuous feedback, coaching, and a commitment to learning and

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Uses data to identify and measure performance and develop solutions to motivate improvement. Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities. A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives

Employee Family Assistance Program. Full time We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. We are committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations.

📌 Quality Management Assistant (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Greater Sudbury