Director of Wellness

About the role

S&R Seniors Living, part of S&R Group of Companies, is looking for a Director of Wellness for its retirement home in Sarnia. The role promotes resident choice and resident-centered care, oversees care programs and supports the Resident Care Team. The posting is for an upcoming vacancy.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and promote resident choice and resident-centered care within the home.
• Assist with hiring, performance management, discipline and termination of team members, while fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Maintain high standards of care aligned with policies, ORCA standards and Retirement Home regulations.
• Liaise with external community partners to understand and enhance the services provided.
• Oversee resident care needs, ensuring care plans are developed and updated, and manage care programs, including services and fees.
• Support IPAC and quality improvement initiatives.
• Review falls and incidents, recommend and implement risk minimization strategies to maintain resident safety.
• Support marketing teams by facilitating timely resident assessments.
• Lead the Resident Care Team in developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives, and revise policies and procedures.
• Manage scheduling and staffing needs and ensure effective staffing patterns.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Required profile

• Registered RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 3-5 years of experience managing or supervising staff in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with seniors and the geriatric population.
• Clear understanding of resident-centered care, resident rights and RHA 2010.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, described as innovative, creative, flexible and enthusiastic.

Required skills

• Strong ability to manage a budget and take part in the budgeting process.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Working knowledge of risk and quality management principles.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as YARDI, MedeCare and other Windows-related programs.