ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CARE
Assistant Director of Care
Valley Manor
Location: Barry's Bay, Ontario
Posted: June 10th 2026
Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year
Description:
Valley Manor Inc. is a progressive and dynamic long-term care home in Barry's Bay. We are fully accredited, offering quality care in a friendly and welcoming environment with the safety of our residents as our highest priority. Our mission is to provide a home for those who need our care and we are committed to the safety of our residents and in compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act legislation.
Valley Manor Long Term Care is currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Care. This is a full-time position.
The Assistant Director of Care plays a key role in supporting clinical operations, fostering positive staff relations, promoting professional development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and services to our residents. This position is ideal for a strong nursing leader.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff.
- Mentor, coach, and develop nursing team members to support their professional growth and success.
- Assist managers and supervisors in addressing employee performance concerns through constructive coaching and corrective action processes.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of performance improvement plans.
- Conduct and support performance appraisals and probationary reviews.
- Promote employee engagement and contribute to staff retention initiatives.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities.
- Assist with investigations, incident reviews, and follow-up actions.
- Monitor clinical documentation and resident care practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist with ministry inspections and compliance activities.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and policy reviews.
- Monitor indicators and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support implementation of best practices and evidence-informed care initiatives.
- Provide leadership support during director of care vacation and absences.
- Assist with staffing coordination and workforce planning.
- Support nursing leadership in achieving goals.
Qualifications:
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN).
- A minimum of three years of leadership experience in long-term care, retirement, or a related healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting performance appraisals and managing employee performance.
- Proven success in coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
- Experience developing and implementing performance improvement plans.
- Strong knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and applicable regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with quality improvement and regulatory compliance processes is an asset.
The successful candidate will be:
- A collaborative and supportive leader.
- Passionate about developing and empowering staff.
- Skilled at providing constructive feedback and addressing performance concerns professionally.
- Committed to creating a positive workplace culture.
- Resident-focused and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
Additional Information:
This position includes a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including pension.
Valley Manor is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Valley Manor’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hire people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the organization and who reflect the community in which we live and work.
Please send cover letter and resume no later than June 26, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Contact Information:
Kathy Innocente, Director of Human Resources
Valley Manor
88 Mintha Street,
Barry's Bay, Ontario
Email: hr@valleymanor.org
