The Staffing jobs in St. Albert, AB

About Us:

Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities provides affordable, supportive senior living with a focus on personalized care and healthy aging. Our purpose-built spaces and quality living experiences create an inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive together. Guided by our core values of care, trust, and respect, we ensure every resident can age with dignity and joy. More than a Home, it’s a Lifestyle.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Director of Care to join and lead our Lifestyle Options – Schonsee location on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a 74‑suite Continuing Care facility, including both Type B and Type B Secure residents.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee all areas of site operations for Lifestyle Options – Schonsee.
• Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, support, and direction to all staff – from Nursing and Care to Housekeeping and Recreation. Including Nursing, Care, Housekeeping, and Recreation teams.
• Responsible for budgeting and cost control oversight for the site operation.
• Champion the goals and objectives of Lifestyle Options by working collaboratively with Head Office and Site teams to ensure the site operations run smoothly.
• Participate and attend all resident meetings, building committee meetings and meetings with third parties that pertain to the ongoing operation of the site (ie. Alberta Health Services, vendors, pharmacy, etc.).
• Facilitate and/or lead all site-level staffing activity (recruitment, hiring, performance management, discipline) in conjunction with Department Supervisors and Corporate Human Resources.
• Collaborate with Alberta Health Services Case Managers and other health care providers regarding admissions and/or resident-related concerns.
• Monitor all nursing staff daily and provide regular feedback to identify areas of improvement and coaching opportunities.
• Lead the implementation and communication of changes to policy and/or procedure, particularly nursing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintain regular, positive communication with residents’ families and responsible parties to keep them informed and engaged in care planning and outcomes.
• Conduct regular audits of resident charts and care plans to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clinical standards.

Qualifications:

• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Current CPR, First Aid and BLS certification (required).
• Minimum five (5) years in nursing in assisted living setting (required).
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in nursing management or supervisory role. Preference toward those who have led cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (required).
• Experience working with Yardi and/or Payroll Systems such as UKG, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package and a flexible health spending account.
• Company-matched RRSP program.
• Personal time off (PTO) days.
• Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.

We’d love to work with you—join the Lifestyle Options team today.