Executive Director; ED Eaux Claires

Overview

Edmonton, Alberta. Executive Director Mission:
As the Executive Director you will contribute to the Extendicare purpose of Helping People Live Better, by leading a high performing team dedicated to ensuring all residents receive the care they need. You will engage employees to achieve the highest standards of care, service and value for our residents. This role is accountable for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and operational management of the long-term care home while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and organizational standards.

Job Description:

This position is in Edmonton, Alberta. Executive Director Mission:
As the Executive Director you will contribute to the Extendicare purpose of Helping People Live Better, by leading a high performing team that is dedicated to ensuring all residents receive the care they need. By demonstrating the attributes of a seasoned and compassionate leader, you will engage employees to achieve the highest standards of care, service and value for our residents.

This role is accountable for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and operational management of the long-term care home while ensuring it maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and organizational standards.

• Serve as a strong advocate for resident safety and the ongoing advancement of quality care.
• Develop a high performing management team of engaged leaders who model Extendicare values and provide exceptional care and service.
• Foster a positive culture and employee experience, driving an increase in overall employee engagement.
• Attain high resident and family engagement as measured through Experience Survey Results, by safely caring for each person as we would our own family.
• Manage financial resources and meet/exceed targets.
• Ensure adherence with provincial legislation, organizational standards, policies and procedures.

• Lead — Oversee all operations and expenditures related to funding streams, balancing funding envelopes and ensuring accountability with jurisdictional authorities and Extendicare policies and procedures.
• Financial stewardship – Ensure the home operates in accordance with budget and drives fiscal accountability within all leaders and departments.
• Collaborate
  - Work with multidisciplinary teams in communities, regional and support teams to support the health and well-being of residents and team members.
• Comply
  - Ensure all staff and resident safety and care practices adhere to relevant provincial and federal acts and regulations, including collective agreements and Extendicare policies and standards.
• Support
  - Take a hands-on approach to supporting managers, front-line employees, residents, and families through day-to-day priorities, building capacity in the team and leading by example.
• Cultivate
  - Establish a culture that enables managers and employees to perform their best, respect the Residents’ Bill of Rights, and deliver quality care in compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Develop – Deliver an exceptional employee experience focused on talent development, ongoing education and succession planning.
• Improve
  - Drive the success of Quality Improvement Programs and initiatives.
• Strategy Development – Develop home-level strategies that enhance resident care and support broader Extendicare goals.
• Customer Service – Respond to feedback from residents, families, vendors and team members with empathy and accountability.
• Values Alignment
  - Uphold and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values and philosophy regarding ethics and integrity.

• A university degree in Health, Gerontology, Business, Marketing or Social Services
• LTC Administrator Certification (where applicable)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant health management experience including budgeting, operating statement analysis, labour relations and a thorough awareness of applicable legislation governing LTC operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage a sizeable multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment
• Working understanding of business planning processes and…