Assistant Director of Resident Care

Company Description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Core Function:

Assists the Director in coordinating a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant

government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's vision, strategic direction and resident centred approach.

Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Minimum 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and at least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting, preferably in long term care
3. Current CPR Certificate
4. Strong leadership abilities. Ability to be flexible and agile and be a change leader in a highly demanding environment
5. Ability to build, manage and coach an effective, engaged, and high functioning team
6. Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Strong presentation skills
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills
8. Superb customer service skills
9. Computer literacy required
10. Experience with preparing and monitoring financial budgets.
11. Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
12. Ability to communicate in Chinese, an asset.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Director in coordinating high quality nursing services
2. Coordinates staff recruitment exercise to ensure adequate staffing to meet the needs of the Nursing Department
3. Ensures compliance of staff scheduling policies and procedures
4. Oversees resident care of the assigned units including monitoring, communication with residents, families and prompt intervention
5. Coaches, develops, evaluates and appropriately deploys staff to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team with good morale
6. Assesses training needs of the department, and coordinates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service and certificate programs for the professional and nonprofessional nursing staff, to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team
7. Provides leadership and coordinates the RAI-MDS, CQI, Infection Prevention & Control, Restorative programs, and Health and Safety programs, as assigned, in the Department
8. Reviews policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issues, and recommends changes to the Director as necessary
9. Coordinates and ensures accurate and up-to-date information management system for the Department
10. Coordinates special programs or projects as assigned
11. Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.
12. Acts as back up to the Director of Resident Care in his/her absence
13. Works closely with the other Assistant Director of Resident Care, and acts as his/her backup when required
14. Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
15. Other duties as assigned

Interested applicants may apply directly online at https://www.yeehong.com/centre/careers/

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.