Long Term Care Administrator

Social Services Department – Long Term Care Division
Salary:  $145,853 to $182,316 per annum

Description
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and highly collaborative Long Term Care Home (LTCH) Administrator to lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of our brand-new 200-bed long-term care home located in North Pickering.

Reporting to the Director, Long Term Care and Services for Seniors, this is a unique opportunity to shape organizational culture from the ground up, establish high-quality resident care systems, and build strong relationships with staff, families, and community partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the occupancy plan for the new LTC home and coordinate with development team, facilities and other Ministry and Regional partners to ensure the licensing requirements are met and the building is prepared for resident admission

Participate in the recruitment, onboarding and training of the initial workforce, fostering a positive, inclusive culture from day 1

Lead the Home's interdisciplinary team in the delivery of quality care and services for our residents and staff

Develop new programs to meet the changing needs in service and improve quality of life for our residents

Liaise and consult with families, residents, staff, elected officials, community and key stakeholders to address current and future care issues within the Home

Develop, manage and coordinate the Home's budget

Effectively manage the financial, human and physical assets of the Home

Inform, respond and provide written reports and information to the Director, LTC and Services for Seniors, Senior Management, Regional staff and Regional Committees and/or Council relating to current and future health care issues

Ensure compliance with Ministry of Long Term Care (MLTC) standards and legislation in order to provide safe, quality care to our residents

Lead, participate in and implement the Home's operational planning process while ensuring alignment with the Divisional Strategic Plan

Represent the Home and the Division on internal and external working groups

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Health Sciences, Health Administration, Gerontology, Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Progressive management experience with at least several years experience in a senior management role in long term care; preference will be given to those who have several years of experience as an Administrator of a long term care home and experience leading the opening of a new home involving new beds, newly recruited staff, and full operational start up responsibilities

Certification as a Long Term Care Administrator from the OLTCA or Advant Age Ontario

Knowledge of MLTC Standards, Continuous Quality Improvement, Labour Relations Act, Collective Agreements and Regulated Health Professionals Act

Ability to cultivate a respectful, and bias aware team culture

Knowledge of accreditation standards and process

Strong mentoring, leadership, conflict management and labour relations skills

Demonstrated experience with financial, accounting and budgetary functions

Exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills

Experience chairing and participating in various Boards/Committees in long term care

Strong communication, presentation and report writing skills

Proficiency in software applications such as MS Office

Conditions of Employment
All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated within two (2) months from date of hire. Additionally, tuberculosis screening will be required in accordance with the FLTC Act (O.Reg. 246/22). Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will also be collected.

Finally, compliance with the Mask Fit Testing Program is required and will be coordinated as part of the orientation process.

The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

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