JOB SUMMARY
Position: Director of Support Services
Company: Sienna Senior Living
Job Location: Brookside Lodge Care Community - Surrey, BC
Job type: Full-time
WORK PERFORMED
- Plans, co-ordinates, directs and monitors the effectiveness of all operational activities
- within the dietary, housekeeping and laundry departments;
- Establishes and maintains an effective quality and risk management system to ensure
- legislative regulations and standards are met;
- Participates in strategic planning and accreditation activities;
- Participates in corporate and external committees as requested and participates in the
- Corporate Director of Support Service meetings;
- Follows all corporate policies and procedures; responsible to develop site specific
- departmental policies as indicated;
- Leads an effective recruitment, orientation, and performance management process in
- accordance with Organization standards for all team members within the departments;
- Establishes, monitors and evaluates staffing patterns and work schedules in accordance
- with the annual budget and with Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable;
- Leads the development of the annual departmental budgets;
- Oversees processes to ensure that all documentation is completed in a manner that
- maximizes base funding and ensures access to other available funding initiatives.
- Contributes to the development and creation of a safe work culture, leading by example
- in all aspects of health and safety;
- Conducts regular safety audits and inspections of the department;
- Participates in drills to prepare for emergencies and attends all education sessions in
- relation to emergency preparedness.
- Fosters good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health
- and Long Term Care (MOHLTC);
- Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process;
- Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Related educational background or certificate, and experience in environmental services and building trade.
- Experience with minor building repairs, plumbing, electrical and grounds maintenance.
- Must have basic computer knowledge including word and excel.
- Must have vehicle and valid BC driver’s license. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Knowledge of the requirements of The Long-Term Care Homes Act, Standards and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Long Term Care Community and more specifically those which affect the fire and general safety and maintenance aspects of the operation.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
