Administrator (Full Time) - Lakefield

• Provide leadership in the establishment; achieve the residence’s goals and objectives; and manage human, financial and physical resources for the various departments of the residence.
• Select and develop employees; provide an opportunity for growth and development; create an environment that will increase knowledge and skills among all employees.
• Liaise and consult with residents, families and the community in order to maintain a good public image for the residence.
• Participate in the budgeting process and manage the operation of the facility within budget while overseeing the accounting operations for the residence.

• A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of three years in duration, or post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of two years in duration (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators FLTCA Provision” requirement below)
• Administrator’s Certification (Minimum 100 hours of instruction time) completed or enrolled*) (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators FLTCA Provision” requirement below)
• “Ontario Fire Safety: Training for Owners/Operators” Course Certificate.

• At least three years of working experience (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators FLTCA Provision” requirement below):
• In a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, or
• In another managerial or supervisory capacity, if he or she has already successfully completed the Long-Term Care Administrator Certificate (* noted above)

• Have worked or been employed for at least three years as a long-term care home Administrator, and,
• Have successfully completed a program in long-term care home administration or management or, subject to the requirements of the FLTCA, are enrolled in a program in long-term care home administration or management that meets the requirements of the Act.

• Post-secondary education in management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills to direct the work of the employees
• Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Customer-focused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Ability to generate creative solutions and new approaches to daily challenges
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices, principles and legislation
• Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and applicable legislation
• Knowledge of the changing health care system is an asset.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.