ABOUT CAMA WOODLANDS

Founded in 1970, CAMA Woodlands Long Term Care opened its doors to 12 residents, in what was a family home, on property in Burlington Ontario. 55 years later, CAMA Woodlands is now a 128-bed modern facility, located on a picturesque acreage of land on the north side of highway 403, west of Waterdown Road.

CAMA Woodlands is owned and operated as a Christian charitable organization by The Central District of The Alliance Canada. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of holistic care for every resident in our Home, through reflecting the Christian tenets of love, compassion, and hope.

Our Vision & Values

• Community – We believe that CAMA Woodlands is an integral community partner in promoting the value of the aging.

• Dignity – We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of the individual, and desire for all the people who abide here to live their lives to the fullest extent possible.

• Quality Care – We believe that quality resident care can be provided by thorough, knowledgeable, skilled, and caring staff. We promote these qualities through education and teamwork.

• Family Values – We believe in family values and encourage the active participation of families in the residents’ lives and care.

Role of Administrator

Due to the pending retirement of our current long serving Administrator/Executive Director we have initiated a search process for a new full-time Administrator who can provide oversight and accountability for the resident experience, operations management, and performance of the home, while ensuring compliance with all applicable government legislation, standards and requirements.

Reporting to the President/CEO and to the governing board, the Administrator will be responsible for directing the overall operations of the care home, ensuring alignment with the vision and Christian values of CAMA Woodlands, and giving leadership to the management team.

As CAMA Woodlands continues to consider a potential expansion of our facilities to accommodate an addition of 64 bed licenses, this role is seen as a key stakeholder in these strategic discussions.

The successful candidate will ensure alignment with the vision and values of CAMA Woodlands and the Central District of the Alliance Canada and will be an advocate for promoting the rights of our Residents and the development of staff.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic Leadership

• Identify, develop and lead a high-performance management team for CAMA, who will engage in the planning and development of a new strategic plan for the care home, developing actionable business strategies, objectives, and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.

• Assess, plan and implement any beneficial changes/reorganization to current structures, strategies, and systems that will improve operational performance and support the attainment of strategic priorities, goals, and objectives.

• In collaboration with the management team, assess and implement improved processes and new technologies that will positivity impact resident care.

• Provide regular reports to the board of directors on progress of strategic plan and operations.

• Instill a culture which prioritizes health and safety, inspires cooperation, provides employees with opportunities for growth and development, and operates at the highest level of professional and ethical values, supporting the resident centred-care values of CAMA Woodlands.

Compliance

• Works collaboratively with the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioners, and the Director of Care to ensure the home is managed in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• In collaboration with the management team, identify potential liability issues and collaborate with staff to minimize risk; promoting a culture of continual improvement and training that prioritizes resident-centred care.

• With the management team, reviews all incident investigations and corrective measures, ensuring issues of non-compliance are addressed promptly and appropriately.

Care Home Operations

• Provide operational oversight and leadership to the management team and other department heads.

• Responsibility and oversight for all aspects of the care home, including but not limited to Resident Care and Nursing, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Fundraising, Environmental Services, and Nutritional Services.

• Responsible for managing the home’s operating budget including assessing spending, to ensure that strategic priorities are being met while maximizing financial efficiency.

• Participates in collective bargaining negations and provides for the administration of the collective agreement. Provides support to the Director of Human Resources for all employee relations for non-unionized personnel and labour grievances for unionized personnel.

• Works with CAMA’s Director of Human Resources and department heads in interpreting collective agreements and addressing labour issues, including discipline, mediation, and arbitration.

• Provides guidance to the management team and department heads on risk management, legal, fiscal, and operational issues.

• Oversees the recruitment, development, and performance assessment of management team, department heads and other key leadership staff.

• Participates on committees related to resident care and facility management such as Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Resident’s Council, etc.

Public Relations & Fundraising

• Is involved with marketing and public relations as the public face of the organization, both in the community and with external stakeholders, to actively build and maintain relationships and networks towards enhancing the home’s presence and in raising funds.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Qualifications

The optimal candidate operates and leads from Christian values that will shape and inform CAMA Woodlands’ holistic approach to caring for our residents, as well as:

• Possesses a bachelors or master’s degree in business administration, social sciences, healthcare management, or a related discipline.

• Completion of a recognized Long Term Care Administration or Management program (consisting of a min. of 100 hours of instruction).

• Must be able to produce an up-to-date and clear Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Must have a valid G-level driver’s license and be insurable.

Knowledge & Experience

The optimal candidate will have an understanding of the non-profit long-term care sector and related acts, legislation, and regulations, as well as:

• Experience working in a charitable and/or nonprofit sector, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in an executive level leadership role.

• Experience in organizational planning with the ability to optimize operational efficiencies towards achieving and maintaining a high level of care to residents and their families.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic decision-making and leadership in the areas of budget management, human resources, and operations

• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team in a unionized environment while successfully navigating collective agreements.

• Expertise in facilities management, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and regulatory standards

Skills & Competencies

The optimal candidate will be a strong but collaborative leader with strong administration and management skills, as well as:

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating others, while providing an environment of accountability and collaboration.

• Experience facilitating strategic and operational planning and change.

• A proven track record of developing and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Competent with computers and project management platforms, including Word, Excel, email, Point Click Care, and other applications.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• $130,000 - $150,000 starting salary. Negotiable based on experience, education, and competencies.

• Benefit package including extended health and dental, life insurance, critical illness insurance, and long-term disability.

• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

• Generous vacation allowance.

• Professional development budget for continuing education.

• Annual bonuses.

• Expense account.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience, along with a covering letter describing how your skills and competencies directly align with the needs of this role to Shane Gould, President/CEO of CAMA Woodlands LTC Home at resumes@centraldistrict.ca. Applications received without a covering letter will not be considered. We would like to thank all who apply but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose applications best match the requirements for the role. This posting will remain open until March 14, 2025 or until the role is filled.