Job Description
The Director of Care (DOC) is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and management of resident care services within a long-term care (LTC) facility. The DOC ensures high-quality clinical care, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and resident-centered practices that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life for residents. The DOC works collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, and senior leadership to maintain excellence in nursing and clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Oversee all nursing and clinical care services within the LTC home; ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, resident-centered care; develop, implement, and evaluate care programs and clinical policies; monitor resident outcomes and quality indicators; lead infection prevention and control initiatives; ensure appropriate medication management and clinical documentation standards.
- Staff M...