DIRECTOR OF CARE

ABOUT US

We’re Signature Retirement Living, and we believe that enjoying life is what Vibrant Seniors Living should be all about. We hire outstanding people who truly care about seniors and understand their needs. We value our staff and believe in providing a culture that cultivates and celebrates success, offering excellent perks and perks, and a vibrant, fun, safe work environment, and much more! As we continue to expand, we invite you to be a part of building a reputation that will stand the test of time. If you are passionate, creative, caring and energetic, we would like to hear from you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Wellington West Retirement Community, located in Ottawa, Ontario is actively seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our growing team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Care will be responsible for planning, directing and supervising health care programs and services for residents, ensuring compliance with all Federal and Provincial regulations and following the standards as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

THE SPECIFICS

- Employment Term: Permanent
- Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
- Biweekly Hours: 80
- Work Location and Arrangement: Ottawa, Onsite
- Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy
- Compensation: $87,000 - $93,000 annual base salary; also eligible for a discretionary, performance-based bonus
- AI Disclosure: Artificial intelligence may be used to support the initial screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and are not automated.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee the drug administration programs for residents including control and safekeeping of drugs and narcotics.
- Establish and monitor a care plan for each resident to ensure the level and quality of agreed upon care.




- Determines Nursing and Personal Care Attendant staffing requirements and is directly responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, education, performance management and administration of schedules for the departmental staff.
- Oversee payroll-related activities for the department team, including timecard review, approval of hours, tracking overtime and on-call work, and ensuring accurate and timely submission to payroll.
- Manage department financial administration, including purchase orders, vendor invoices, expense tracking, and budget monitoring to support accurate accounting and cost control.
- Adheres to the standards of The Retirement Homes Act and regulations, as well as the standards, policies and procedures of Signature Retirement Living.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively within the team, with residents and clients and families as well as external service resources.
- Demonstrate solid nursing, leadership and organizational skills.

WHO YOU ARE

- Maintains a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum of 1 year of Director of Care experience in Retirement or Long-Term Care.
- Approximately 5 -7 years of relevant experience.
- Proven supervisory skills.
- Able to work under minimal supervision, and demonstrate the ability to effectively supervise others.
- Strong English language communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be able to provide a police check with vulnerable sector screen upon hire.
- Must be able to provide results of TB (tuberculosis) testing (2-step skin test or chest x-ray)



upon hire.
- Must be able to provide a record of vaccination for COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses) upon hire.

ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Signature Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce, and is committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. The company and its hiring managers always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position. A protected characteristic under the Human Rights Code is never used against a person during the hiring process.

INTERVIEW COMMUNICATION

Candidates who are interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of the interview (or final interview, where applicable).

Pay: $87,000.00-$93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your CNO registration number?

Experience:

- Nursing: 5 years (preferred)
- Senior care: 3 years (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (required)
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CNO Membership (required)
- Registered Nurse (RN) (required)
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Wellington West Retirement Community
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