Position summary
The Assistant Administrator reports to the Home Administrator and works with the Home Administrator to start the operation of this home. In addition to administrative responsibilities, he/she also supports the day-to-day operations following the values of the Mon Sheong Foundation and liaises with community agencies and regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities
- Implement all policies of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Home Committee of Mon Sheong Foundation;
- Study and interpret all relevant legislation and Provincial policy guidelines as to programs, operating standards and financial cost sharing agreements;
- Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, work with the Home Administrator to program a staffing pattern and organizational structure commensurate with the purposes of a Home and the needs of residents;
- Understand and implement all provisions of relevant legislation including Fixing Long- Term Care Act, 2021, adhere to all regulations made under the Act and maintain up to date policy manuals ensuring adherence to regulations;
- Support the Home Administrator to supervise, select, terminate employment, develop and evaluate the assigned Home’s staff;
- Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, work with the Home Administrator to be responsible for formulating, maintaining and periodically reviewing the General Policy and Procedure Manual of the Home, subject to the approval of the Board;
- Under the guidance of the Senior Administrator, and work closely with the Home Administrators and Human Resources to develop, review, update and conduct the general orientation and annual retraining program.
- Work closely with the Home Administrator and the Homes’ management team and all parties to effect and maintain a high standard of resident care. (for example: to manage Homes’ quality management program, prepare and participate in CARF accreditation process).
- Encourage staff to participate in seminars and conference of all types which may benefit residents and/or the Home;
- Maintain a continuous relationship with the Ministry consultants/ advisors;
- Ensure resident admitted to a facility receive quality care consistent with the Home’s Mission, Service Philosophy Policies and Procedures;
- Work with the Home Administrator to develop formal structures for accountability for each manager responsible for the different service areas to ensure standards are maintained and risk management issues are investigated, reported, corrected and prevented;
- Work with the Home Administrator to coordinate the Home’s Quality Improvement activities, and to function as the Home’s Risk Manager;
- Responsible of all assigned duties of the Home Administrator as detailed in Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021;
- Administer, lead, organize and coordinate special projects as assigned by Senior Administrator.
- Work with the Home Administrator to prepare the annual operating and capital budget in co-operation with department heads and implements appropriate accounting systems, which includes an effective system for ongoing internal financial control.
- Any other duties may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Managerial experience in facility based or community based Long Term Care services;
- A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of 3 years in duration, or a post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of 2 years in duration;
- At least 2 years working experience, (i) in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, (ii) willing to complete a course/certification program on long-term care management recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care within 3 years;
- Demonstrated leadership, financial management and administrative abilities.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills;
- Good knowledge of current trends and legislation in long term care and community services;
- Fluent in English both verbal and written. Chinese language skills are an asset.
We thank all applicants for their interest, please note only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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