Life at Kensington Health

At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles

Kensington Health Perks

- Generous perks package that includes employer-paid health plan and vacation.
- Free, confidential mental health and wellness support services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Located near the vibrant and diverse Kensington Market neighbourhood, boasting a 99 Walk Score & 97 Public Transit Score.
- An environment that supports and fosters healthy work-life balance.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Vice-President, Long-term Care, Community and Hospice, the Director of Care, Long-term Care (LTC), serves Kensington Health's LTC home (i.e., Kensington Gardens) to oversee the clinical operations and advance quality of care, safety, and the experience of the people we serve.

The role is pivotal to ensuring operational excellence by stewarding human,



financial and material resources at Kensington Gardens. This role will be guided by the legislation and regulations governing LTC in Ontario, the organization's policies and procedures and best practices for nursing and personal care.

As a key member of the strategic and operational leadership team, the Director of Care, Long-term Care, will lead a team of Associate Directors of Care; After-hours Managers; and other support service team members to deliver on daily care and services for the people who live at Kensington Gardens.

Responsibilities

Human Resources:

- Directs and supports processes related to recruitment, retention and performance management of team members.
- Directs and supports the staffing and payroll team for the LTC home to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including approval of payroll bi-weekly.
- Supports continuous learning and professional development among leaders, nursing and personal care attendants through education, coaching, and mentorship.
- Fosters productive relationships with the union(s) including participation in labour management meetings.
- Fosters a workplace free of violence and harassment and promotes workplace safety by leading the team to take action when concerns are brought forth or observed.
- Demonstrates a commitment to equity,



diversity and inclusion by championing initiatives that promote equity, diversity and inclusion.

Financial and Material Management:

- Provides advice and input into annual operating and capital budgets for LTC home; monitors financial results monthly; and takes action to address any opportunities.
- Directs and supports team members to ensure clinical equipment and supplies are well-maintained, inventoried and there are sufficient supplies and equipment at the point of care and service.
- Acts as the key operational contact with contracted service providers and ensures that service delivery expectations are met (e.g. pharmacy, oxygen therapy, dental, foot care, etc.).
- Oversees for the High-Intensity Needs funding and associated program.
- Leads procurement of minor and major capital equipment items for the LTC home and works in collaboration with the procurement team to execute on approved capital plan.

Clinical Operations:

- Oversees clinical operations with a focus on the care and services provided by the interprofessional team.
- Ensures that the Associate Directors of Care and scheduling coordinators staff the home consistently and in keeping with the approved staffing model and budget.
- Liaises with colleagues on the admissions, transfers and discharges of people living at Kensington Gardens, including the review of applications as indicated.
- Provides direction and advice on the interprofessional care planning process as needed including ensuring that care plans are up to date and accurate.
- Engages with attendant and consulting physicians and nurse practitioners as needed in relation to care issues.
- Provides oversight a

📌 Director of Care, Long-term Care (Toronto)
🏢 Kensington Health
📍 Toronto