Quality Risk Management Coordinator

October 4 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Credit, Risk,
Markham, ON • Full time

Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for a temporary full-time position of Quality Risk Management Coordinator (QRMC) for Extendicare Coordinator.

Reporting to the Administrator the QRMC will operate as the driver of quality improvement within the home, by collaborating with local and regional teams. The successful candidate will operate as part of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with Extendicare's policies, practices and current legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee quality initiatives across the home with a focus on indicators
  • Develop solutions to existing quality improvement barriers
  • Provide local and regional oversight for an assigned quality initiative
  • Track and trend quality performance
  • Attend and participate in local quality related committee meetings
  • Lead/chair a quality improvement committee within the home
  • Provide frontline presence in the Resident Communities to support, evaluate, and better understand quality and barriers to quality
  • Use project management skills to lead teams towards common goals
  • Identify gaps in training and education that impact quality
  • Report findings to other members of the management team
  • Attend management meetings
  • Participate in performance appraisals
  • Participate in labour management discussions and performance management of staff

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have knowledge and/or a strong desire to learn about quality improvement within Long Term Care (LTC)
  • Must be passionate about geriatrics
  • LTC experience preferred
  • Project management is an asset
  • Must be a team player
  • 2 years of leadership experience (preferred)
  • Must demonstrate and possess exceptional customer service skills
  • Familiarity and understanding of electronic health record systems i.e. PCC, RAI/MDS, RUGS, E-MAR, POC tablets is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of LTC industry regulatory requirements and current Best Practices is considered an asset
  • Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal skills, ability to coach and work effectively with others and an ability to effect change
  • Understanding of Quality Indicators/willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and be self-directed
  • Ability to facilitate others with problem solving processes
  • Excellent written and oral communication

Time Type:

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

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.

Apply now!

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