Maple Villa is an independent 93-bed licensed long-term care home located in Burlington, Ontario. Maple Villa is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and has been providing quality resident and family-focused care since 1971. We continually strive to make a difference, to provide Person and Family-centered care and provide services where safety is a priority.

Our interdisciplinary team are committed about the care for our residents, staff, families and volunteers and are consistently reflecting on practices and areas of improvement to provide exceptional, individualized, culturally competent care to our residents and maintain a strong and dedicated health care team.

We are opening a new Home in January 2027 that will support 256 residents in our community! The new Maple Villa is located on Palladium Way in north Burlington.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Director of Care (RN or RPN)- Education, to join our team.

Salary Range

RN: $104,869.00- $113,513.58

RPN: $80,403.34-$87,031.16

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) – Standards and Quality and Director of Care (DOC) - Clinical, the Associate Director of Care is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of staff education and training to promote the wellbeing of each individual resident. Assists the DON and DOC in providing supervision of nursing and personal care services to ensure an outstanding level of resident care is maintained and enhanced on a continuous basis, in accordance with the policies of the Home and applicable legislation. Ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Ensures that continuous quality improvement outcomes approved for the Home are met or exceeded, and demonstrates dedication to professional values and the mission, vision and values of the Home. Implements a culture focusing on resident and team member experience where we embrace “Better Living” by creating communities where ALL residents, families and staff thrive.

ADOC – RN may assume role of the Director of Care – Clinical in their absence.

Core Competencies

● Accountability/Dependability

● Adaptability/Flexibility

● Communication

● Continuous Learning

● Customer Service

● Decision Making

● Human Resource Management

● Integrity

● Leadership

● Negotiation

● Planning and Organizing

● Problem Solving

● Resource and Fiscal Management

● Results Orientation/Initiative

● Strategic Thinking

● Teamwork

● Technical Credibility

● Accuracy/Attention to Detail

● Computer Literacy / IT Proficiency

● Risk Management

Qualifications

● Must possess a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021, ss 79 and Ontario Regulation 246/22 ss. 51

● 2 years’ experience in Long Term Care preferred

● Post Secondary or Certification in Education, Adult education/Training or related field is an asset

● Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education

● Must be computer literate

Hours of Work

● Available 7 days per week

● Flexible hours

Main Duties and Responsibilities: ADOC - Staff Education





· Provides support for the following programs:

o Surge Learning o New Hire, Student and Volunteer Orientation o RAI/POC Sessions o Student Recruitment o In-home Education

· Responsible for Emergency Code Education and Planning

· Maintains in-house system platforms to ensure records are accurately input and updated accordingly including password maintenance

· Education support for Point of Care (POC), Point Click Care (PCC) and Pharmacy training for new hires with the support of the ADOC - Quality.

· Supports the Home’s learning and development program by organizing sessions, maintaining educational registrations and training records in accordance with legislative requirements

· Annually checking Registered staff members are registered with the CNO and update their skill profile on system platform

· Creation of monthly education boards to ensure staff are being educated on areas of need and according to legislative requirements

· Ensures continuous quality improvement through the maintenance of records, reports and program statistics to support education program evaluation

· Supports the student and volunteer placement program with recruitment, orientation, onboarding and administrative functions, including applying for applicable funding opportunities

· Assists with the organization of annual education sessions in accordance with all legislative requirements

· Provides travelling education sessions in home areas including clinical care functions, Lift & Transfer, POC, PCC, RAI and other training, etc.

· Supports completion of audits as assigned including and not limited to med pass audits

· Provides hands on training during the orientation process (ie. Lift & Transfer, Oxygen Filling)

· Stewardship of new hires, assist with onboarding, follow up support and maintenance of orientation check lists, which includes sending all orientation documents to the Human Resources Business Partner

· Supports educational and quality improvement outcomes, which align with the accreditation process.

· Supports the Mask Fit testing, GPA programs for new hires and provides ongoing support as directed

· Provides regular and timely reports on areas of risk including Critical Incidents, concerns and complaints and programs and initiatives to the Director of Care and Director of Nursing

· Accountable to develop leadership in others

· Must actively participate in ongoing educational activities

· Champions diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that create a psychologically safe setting for residents, staff and others

· Participates in the manager on call and weekend on call rotations





· All ADOCs will be trained on the duties of the RN/RPN and occasionally may have to work a unit in a case of an emergency or circumstances where there are no registered staff available The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all-inclusive.

Special Demands

Behavioural:

● Participates as a team player and cooperates with other departments.

● Must possess patience and tact dealing with resident’s needs, families and dealing with multiple demands at one time.

● Must be organized and able to set priorities

● Must have a genuine interest in the care of the elderly and vulnerable adults

Ethical:

· Practices in a professional manner

· Commits to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment

· Values diversity and respects the rights of individuals regardless of background, identity or experience

· Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all work dealings

· Maintains confidentiality

Working Conditions

Physical Effort:

Constant Standing and Walking

Meeting resident and staff needs throughout the Home

Pushing, Turning, Stooping, Bending,

Reaching And Lifting

Assisting residents with their care as required

Working with equipment

Finger/Hand Dexterity

Using equipment and aides

Sensory:

Visual And Hearing Acuity

Detecting changes in residents’ conditions; using audio visual technology; looking at screens, charts, graphs, data sets

Smell

Detecting odours in environment

Reading

Reports, memos, charting, minutes, manuals, presentations

Listening

Verbal reports, instructions

Resident communication, conferring with staff, volunteers, students

Concentration

Constant interruptions

Mental Stress:

Peacekeeping Role

With residents, families and interdisciplinary team members

Unpredictability Of Events

Crisis intervention

Expectations

Meeting daily workload within allotted time

Public Relations

Community students, residents, volunteers and families and sector stakeholders

Occupational Risks:

Exposure to chemicals, infections The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Posting & Recruitment Disclosure

This is a new position within Maple Villa Long-Term Care Centre.

Maple Villa LTCC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions on behalf of Maple Villa. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by members of our team.

Maple Villa Long Term Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

Pay: $80,403.34-$113,513.58 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working out of our current home in South Burlington and our new home in North Burlington until the new home in complete?
- Do you hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario?
- Do you have experience working as an ADOC?

Experience:
- Long Term Care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Associate Director of Care (RN or RPN) - Saff Education (Burlington)
🏢 Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre
📍 Burlington