Care Manager - Full Time (Temporary

We are pleased to offer a $10,000 signing bonus and up to $2,500 in relocation assistance for this full-time permanent role at this community. Certain conditions apply – only available for new hires or returning employees who have not worked at any Retirement Concepts communities in the past 6 months.
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
The Director of Care reports to the General Manager and/or designate and is accountable for directing and mentoring care staff to ensure resident-focused care is achieved. This role promotes high quality care and maintains accountability of staff to ensure that all persons served receive the appropriate level of care. The Director of Care is a key leader in the community and collaborates with the General Manager/Community Leadership team acts as a professional role model for all staff by providing clinical guidance by following all appropriate regulations and guidelines.
Resident Care
Ensures there is ongoing development of comprehensive care plans tailored to the resident’s short and long term requirements.
Ensures the care plans are compliant with licensing and CARF standards
Monitors and evaluates for effectiveness and changing care needs and ensures appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
Provides residents with a free of harm and comfortable environment.
Ensures schedules and work assignments meet or exceed the provincial and legal requirements for professional nursing and other care-related services.
Provides leadership and direction to staff involved in the provision of continuing care by fostering and promoting new initiatives; interpreting and implementing care related policies and procedures.
Ensures all Nursing staff receive a standardized orientation upon hire, In-service training, work assignments, monitoring, and performance evaluations.
Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
Utilizing infection control procedures
Is directly involved in the performance management of all care staff.
Networks with other Directors of Care and health care professionals within and outside the organization
Shares information and participates on multi-site committees to develop and implement best practices throughout the organization.
Ensures that care programs are delivered in a professional manner within the current budget allocation and in accordance with provincial standards and legal requirements dictated for the provision of nursing and other clinical services.
Reconciles long-term care activity reports with the support of the GM to ensure resident days and levels of care concur with revenues derived from the regionally funded daily rate
Is responsible for forecasting budget requirements and monitoring and approving expenditures including identifying and recommending new sources for products and services and providing rationale for budget variances.
Works with the Community Relations Manager to assess care requirements and suitability of private pay applicants.
Regulatory Compliance
Audits and monitors the administration of medication and monitors mechanisms to control the use of narcotics.
Ensures that there are Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives undertaken in relation to care and the development of best practices.
Ensures that initiatives are based on audit outcomes and key performance indicators.
Exchanges information and resolves serious incident situations related to nursing and direct resident care with outside agencies including but not limited to Ministry of Health, Community Care Facilities Licensing, Community Health Services, education institutions, local health units; Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Heath Professions Act, Residential Care Regulation, etc. Monitors and addresses care staff standards and daily staffing levels.
Operational And Administrative Systems
As an integral member of the site management team, participates in decision-making - particularly in matters related to health and safety, resident care, financial, and human resources management.
Ensures that there are effective communication systems in place for staff, residents and families.
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and current British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives registration.

• Experience in a Long-term care, Assisted Living or senior services setting an asset.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Sound financial management skills and understanding of funding in a residential care setting.
• Ability to plan, direct and control the delivery of multi-faceted care services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of the Residential Care Regulations; Community Care and Assisted Living Act; Service Provider Manual, including criteria for complex care.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding of the needs of all staff, residents and family.

Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the community.
West Coast Seniors Housing Management