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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CARE

Primacare™ Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian long-term care operator based in Toronto. We put people first by delivering exceptional care and fostering a progressive, supportive workplace. As an accredited member of CARF and OLTCA, we lead innovative approaches to senior living.

Building on the Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model, we have advanced dementia care through Albert’s Journey—a program that blends person-centred practices, family engagement, and tools like ALL-B, our AI assistant. The program integrates leading frameworks (DementiAbility, GPA, U-First, PIECES) and incorporates insights from The Albert Project, our VR research demonstrating clinically significant benefits for residents with moderate to severe dementia. Together, these innovations reduce documentation time, standardize best practices, and support dignified, emotion-focused care for residents with dementia and responsive behaviours.

What We Offer!

· a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe

· access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities

· competitive compensation

· Benefits and RRSP plan

Your Opportunity!

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Associate Director of Care will collaborate with the nursing staff to ensure an advanced standard of clinical resident practice and care outcomes and will exhibit a role model in care provision through mentorship and leadership. This position is expected to ensure the needs and expectations of the residents and staff are met in accordance with the legislated requirements of the Ontario Long Term Care Homes Act.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Oversee the delivery of resident care including infection control and staff education and orientation.
• Contribute to the quality management program for the nursing department ensuring required outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure standards of resident care and services are consistently achieved.
• Ensure all MOHLTC requirements are met.
• Assume the Director of Care duties in the absence of the Director.
• Assist with the development and management of the nursing department budget.
• Contribute to a home environment for residents that ensures the values of Primacare Living Solutions are maintained and upheld.

Qualifications:

• RN with current CNO registration
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in BSO
• Nursing Unit Leadership Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in the LTC or Hospital sector preferred.
• Minimum 1 year management experience in the LTC or Hospital sector preferred.
• Understanding of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
• Strong leadership, team building & analytical skills.
• Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19

Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

This posting is for a current vacancy.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used as part of the applicant screening process.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00-$103,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
• Long term care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• RN License (required)

Work Location: In person