Assistant Director of Resident Care

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ng Siu Chan Care Centre

Be Part of Something New

At Yee Hong, our values guide everything we do. W e Care, W e Collaborate, and W e Commit to creating meaningful experiences for residents, clients, families, volunteers, students, and one another.

As we prepare to open the Ng Siu Chan Centre, our newest long-term care home, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Assistant Director of Resident Care who wants to help shape the culture, resident experience, and care environment from day one.

Built on the principles of Relationship-Centred Care and Meaningful Living, the Ng Siu Chan Centre will provide an innovative care environment where residents are supported to live with purpose, dignity, independence, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the opening of a new home and help create an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members.

In consultation with the Executive Director, plans and develops a high quality nursing care service that complies with relevant government legislations, policies and standards, and reflects the organization's vision, strategic direction and resident centred approach.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 4 years nursing experience, including experience in Geriatrics, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Nursing, and at least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a health care setting, preferably in long term care

Current CPR Certificate

Strong leadership abilities. Ability to be flexible and agile and be a change leader in a highly demanding environment

Ability to build, manage and coach an effective, engaged, and high functioning team

Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Strong presentation skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Superb customer service skills

Computer literacy required

Experience with preparing and monitoring financial budgets.

Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result

Ability to communicate in Chinese, an asset.

Responsibilities:

Assists the Director of Resident Care in implementing high quality nursing services

Hires appropriate staff to complement the team, and coaches, develops, monitors and evaluates staff to ensure an agile, effective, efficient and engaged team

Ensures compliance of staff scheduling policies and procedures

Oversees resident care of the assigned units including monitoring, communication with residents, families and prompt intervention

Assesses training needs of the department, and coordinates staff development programs, including orientation, in-service and certificate programs for the professional and non-professional nursing staff, to ensure a strong, effective and efficient team

Provides leadership and coordinates and implements the RAI-MDS, CQI, Infection Prevention & Control, Restorative programs, and Health and Safety programs within the Department

Reviews policies and procedures relating to nursing and resident care and health and safety issues, and recommends changes to the Director as necessary

Coordinates and ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation and information on all digital applications/systems used in the Department

Coordinates special programs or projects as assigned

Implements effective risk management and quality improvement programs, including infection control, occupational health and safety, incidents and falls, etc.

Acts as back up to the (Assistant) Director of Resident Care in their absence

Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Occasional travel with the Greater Toronto Area

Please apply before:

2026-10-30

Salary Range:

$51.79 - $60.92

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.

This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.