Assistant Director of Care – Hillcrest Place

Job Description

Ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors every day? At Hillcrest Place by Extendicare, you’ll play a key leadership role in helping people live better. As Assistant Director of Care, you’ll work alongside the Director of Care to support and lead a dedicated clinical team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centered care. You’ll build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about developing people, driving best practices, and making a difference in the lives of seniors, this may be the opportunity for you.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead assigned clinical programs and support high-quality resident care.
• Partner with the Director of Care, care teams, residents, and families.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Drive quality improvement and support a safe care environment.
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team.
• Build positive relationships with community partners and promote Extendicare’s values.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Current registration/licensing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the applicable provincial regulatory body.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in long-term care, plus preference of 3 years in a leadership role.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Solid clinical knowledge and a commitment to high-quality resident care.
• Experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

For more than 50 years, Extendicare has been a trusted leader in seniors’ care, helping people live better through compassionate, high-quality care across Canada. As one of the country’s largest providers of long-term care and home health services, we’re committed to supporting our residents, our teams, and our communities.

When you join Extendicare, you’ll become part of a purpose-driven organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and career growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while building your career with an experienced and respected leader in Canadian healthcare.

For more information, visit their website: https://www.extendicare.com/

APPLY TODAY!

To apply for this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to West-Can HR, at apply@westcanhr.com. For more information about this position, or for a detailed job description, call our office at 204-727-0008.

Only the applicants who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all jobseekers for their interest and potential application.

ABOUT WEST-CAN HR

Our team of Recruiters and HR Professionals are experts at matching jobseekers with career opportunities. Our goal is to connect with jobseekers and support their job search by utilizing our community connections and Jobseeker Network.

If you apply for this position and are selected for further consideration, this is our process:

1. We screen applicant resumes based on the required qualifications for the role.

2. We contact qualified individuals that are part of our Jobseeker Network to share the opportunity with them.

3. If selected, you will meet with the Lead Recruiter so we can learn more about you, your work experience, skills, and qualifications.

4. The top candidates are presented to the employer for selection. From there, we support the interviewing and hiring process.