Administrator - Halifax, Canada - GEM Health Care Group

GEM Health Care Group

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TITLE:
Administrator

REPORTS TO:
Board of Management GEM Health Care Group

POSITION SCOPE:

Directs all functions of the Home in accordance with policies established by the Board of Management in compliance with all regulatory guidelines, and within fiscal capacity, in order to accomplish the strategic and operating objectives of the Home.

Provides leadership in achieving efficient, economical and effective utilization of home resources to meet the selected needs of the residents through quality personal care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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ORGANIZING:
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Responsible for directing and managing all activities of the Home, in accordance with the Home's mission, vision, and values statement, as well as, the strategic plan and approved budget.
Responsible for the implementation of approved policies; for liaison with the Board, the professional staff and the provincial government departments; responsible for nursing home licensing with the Department of Health and accreditation with Canadian Council Health Services Accreditation.
Responsible to ensure that the internal structures support the efficient and effective operation of the Home.
Ensures the provision of quality personal care services through the acquisition, utilization and organization of available human, financial and physical resources and through the development of improved techniques and practices.
Delegates responsibilities to appropriate subordinates in the Administrator's absence.
Establishes, maintains and enhances required systems and procedures to ensure optimum use of the home's resources. Provides for ongoing review of resource utilization, and indicates corrective action.
Organizes the functions of the Home through appropriate structure and staffing and through the delegation of authority and responsibility to appropriate subordinates. Establishes formal means of accountability with subordinates.
Ensures that all mangers receive, understand and communicate strategic and operational plans, general policies, and organizational plans to immediate subordinates.
Ensures the development and maintenance of effective position descriptions, performance standards, and formal individual goals and objectives for management and supervisory personnel.
Facilitates and maintains open dialogue with senior management and professional staff to ensure coordination of the Home's activities and programs in agreement with the mission, vision and values statement, and the policies of the Home
Obtains Board Approval prior to the release of any media releases.
Approves employment and termination of employees. Ensures salaries are in keeping with the approved salary scale/Collective Agreement.
Keeps the Board informed on a timely basis of the condition of the Home and material '' factors influencing it.
Ensures that new managers are well orientated with the Home and its operations; ensures that a continuing education program is routinely provided to staff.
Participates in negotiation of the labour contract and directly supervises the grievance and discipline procedures of the Home.
Facilitates the conduct of Board approved scientific, medical, or social research requiring senior or nursing care settings.

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PLANNING:
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Participates with the Board in establishing strategic goals and objectives for the Home based on the identified needs of the community.
Establishes and revises the longrange plan which supports the Home's mission, vision and values statement and its established strategic objectives, roles, and priorities. Annually seeks approval from the Board of Management for Strategic Plan as updated or revised.
Establishes with the assistance of senior management and professional staff, the Home's annual operation plan. Annually seeks approval for the operational and business plan from the Board of Management. Reviews progress monthly or as needed and recommends plan amendments for approval by the Board.
Recommends to the Board those positions which the home should take regarding legislation, government, inter health care institution relations and other matters affecting public policy.
Develops, implements and regularly tests a plan to respond to fire and other emergencies, or disasters which may arise at the Home or in the community.
Facilitates the Strategic Planning process for the Home ensuring goals, objectives and action plans are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and with time lines.

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CONTROLLING:
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Maintains familiarity with the daily care of the residents, and maintains sensitivity to the general health status, financial, social, psychological, spiritual, physical, and family needs of the residents.
Responds to the community's needs for quality personal care services by monitoring th adequacy of the Home's activities in Coordination with the Board, the professional staff, other Home personnel, and the Department of Health.
Ensures Compliance with all regulatory