Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for a Director of Care COMPETITION NUMBER: 2025-217 LOCATION: Woodingford Lodge Woodstock, Ontario, Canada UNION AFFLIATION: Non-Union EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) REPORTING TO: Administrator of Woodingford Lodge Woodstock WAGE RANGE: $62.84 - $78.55 per hour ($114,368.80 - $142,961.00 annually) WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE? Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting for team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care. WHAT WE OFFER: Flexible Work Arrangements Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately Employee and Family Assistance Plan available Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities MAIN DUTIES: Oversees the effective and efficient delivery and organization of Woodingford Lodge nursing services ensuring all legislative, moral and ethical obligations are met and acts as Director of Care under the Fixing Long Term Care Act (FLTCA), 2021. All Woodingford Lodge employees are responsible for supporting the homes focus on Person and Family-Centred care by promoting and encouraging residents to be an active partner in their health care, the Director of Care directly oversees the Assistant Director of Care and Behavioral Supports Ontario Team. QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary degree in Nursing. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Completion of a certificate/diploma in gerontology studies or long-term care management would be an asset. Demonstrated management experience in a unionized environment. Experience in a long-term care setting is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutes and regulations related to Long-Term Care and program specific operations including the Residents Bill of Rights, Fixing Long Term Care Act and occupational health and safety. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes. Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford Countys competency framework. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes. Valid Ontario drivers license and a vehicle with insurance is required. Please note that vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement as a condition of employment, subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be considered, including whether a medical reason is permanent or time-limited. Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: POSTING DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If youre excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicants full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.
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Director of Care