RAI/MDS Lead

RAI/MDS Lead

Primacare™ Living Solutions is a privately held Canadian Long-Term Care Operator based in Toronto, Ontario and is a fully accredited member of both CARF and the OLTCA. We put people first by providing our residents with the highest standards in quality care and services and our staff with a supportive, flexible, and progressive work environment.

Our ongoing commitment to finding new, innovative living solutions for all seniors is highlighted by the implementation of the internationally acclaimed Meaningful Care Matters® Butterfly Model of Care. Primacare™ was the second LTC operator in Ontario to implement this model which focuses on delivering emotion-focused care that connects with people in a dignified, human way.

Additionally, in 2018, Primacare™ undertook a ground-breaking research project called The Albert Project, to investigate an innovative approach to dementia care that utilizes virtual reality (VR) as a therapeutic intervention for residents with moderate to severe dementia. The pilot phase was completed in 2019 with findings that showed it was clinically significant to their residents.

What We Offer!

• a work environment that is respectful, supportive, and safe
• access to professional development training and mentoring opportunities
• competitive and flexible compensation options
• Benefits and RRSP plan

Your Opportunity!

Reporting to the Director of Care, The RAI/MDS Lead is responsible for the on-going management, development, evaluation, and staff education of the RAI/MDS 2.0 Program in providing quality resident centered care. This position works in collaboration with the Nursing Rehabilitation and Restorative Care team (NRRC) and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Manages the co-ordination and completion of the resident assessments, tracking forms, resident assessment protocols (RAPs) and care plans.
• Schedules and monitors all informatics on residents’ assessments.
• Responsible for education and software training to appropriate staff members on RAI-MDS
• Reviews CIHI reports with staff.
• Participates in quality initiatives resulting from MDS/CIHI indicators.
• Coordinates the AIS certification of all newly hired registered staff.
• Closely monitors RUGs/CMI results.
• Responsible to ensure staff education, orientation and mentoring to support the transfer of RAI MDS 2.0 and Quality Improvement knowledge within the Home.
• Understands RNAO Best Practice Guidelines (BPG).
• Make positive contributions to the home environment that ensure the values of Primacare™ Living Solutions are maintained.

Job Requirements:

• Proficient with RAI/MDS and computerized documentation systems
• AIS certified, if not, must be completed successfully within one year of being hired.
• Registered practical nurse with current CNO registration.
• A Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Screening check to the satisfaction of Primacare™ Living Solutions.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• Experience with Point Click Care preferred.
• Experience in LTC preferred.
• Proof of full immunization (2 doses) against COVID-19, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-term care home COVID-19 immunization policy.

Primacare Living Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)
• RAI/MDS: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• RPN/RN License (required)

Work Location: In person