Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Care or the Director of Health and Wellness, the Resident Care Manager is responsible for the planning, direction and evaluation of quality resident care in accordance with the Mission, Values and Pledge, various standards of practice, regulations and guidelines. The Resident Care Manager ensures optimum delivery of care through effective human resource management, utilization of the nursing process and functioning as an integral member of the management team. Key Responsibilities - Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted; - Assists nursing staff ensuring that initial / ongoing assessments and care plans are developed, implemented and reviewed; - Assists with the recruiting / hiring and termination of nursing staff in consultation with the Director of Care; - Assigns, supervises, and disciplines nursing staff; - Schedules and replaces staff for all departments in absence of designated department head; - Responsible for the management of care issues related to residents /family/advocates; - Promotes and ensures interdisciplinary approach to resident care; - Acts as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating clinical expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the delivery of resident care; - Provides ongoing staff development and education to improve or enhance the level of care / service provided to the residents; - Knowledge / experience with MDS / Care Management systems; - Responsible for overall supervision for entire building in absence of senior management; - Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); - Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct; - Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications - A minimum of 2 years experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long term care at the supervisory and / or management level; - Registered nurse with a current unrestricted license or eligible for registration with CRNM, CRPNM, BN preferred; - Experience in managing in a multi-unionized environment; - Experience with continuous quality improvement / risk management processes and person-centred care philosophy; - Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Has knowledge related to current and applicable Manitoba health legislation and standards, PPCO, workplace safety and health, knowledge / experience with MDS / Care Management systems; - Demonstrated leadership ability with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care. - Under Qualifications add this if it doesn't mention Vulnerable Sector Checks or replace the existing wording that is there. Time Type: Part time When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare! Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
