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 resident centred

approach, vision and strategic direction.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• 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
• Minimum 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and three years supervisory experience in hospital or long term care
• Current CPR Certificate
• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Computer literacy required
• Satisfactory Police Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and fluency in Chinese and understanding of Filipino an asset

Physical Demands/Working Condition:

• Light
• Normal
• Occasional travel

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.