Rai Mds Partner, Long Term Care

Sienna Senior Living is a publicly traded company (TSX: SIA) and one of Canada's leading owners and operators of seniors' residences. With the dedication and support of over 10,000 team members, Sienna helps residents to live fully every day. We are owners and operators of 70 seniors' living residences in addition to managing 13 residences for third parties. Our portfolio includes locations across Ontario, British Columbia, and our newly acquired sites in Saskatchewan.

Sienna Senior Living is an integral part of the communities it serves and a company that is committed to innovation and growth.

ROLE PROFILE:

Position: RAI MDS Partner
Reports to: Manager Business & Health Systems
Location: Head Office, Work from Home, and Travel within Ontario

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Quality, Executive Director and DOC, provide follow-up and support to RAI-Coordinators in order to ensure that RAI MDS care meets and/or exceeds the organization's and provincial health authority requirements
• Support the development and strengthen capacity of the RAI-MDS processes and evidenced based practices.
• Lead care community and organization-wide improvement processes/projects as directed and in consultation with the Director of Quality and RAI-MDS Coordinators
• Assist and coach care community RAI Coordinators and clinical leaders to improve processes, strategies and activities in relation to RAI-MDS processes through the provision of education and orientation.
• In collaboration with the RAI Coordinators support the generation, interpretation, and response to RAI-MDS quality indicators outcome reports.
• Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly quality audits in the care communities to determine effectiveness of services provided and assist in setting directions for change.
• Reviews business performance on a monthly basis via monthly audits and on a quarterly basis via data quality reports and collaborates with team members to identify RAI-MDS quality successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews all data quality audits with RAI Coordinators prior to quarterly data submission.
• Shares monthly PCC data and quarterly CIHI data to RAI Coordinators and clinical leaders via monthly and quarterly reports
• Completes quarterly reports, for examples: CMI value from the RWPD / CIHI reports.
• Participates in the orientation of care community's RAI Coordinators
• Leads monthly RAI Coordinator meetings in order to foster positive relationships and supports joint problem-solving, provide education and align with strategic directions
• Supports care communities with developing back-up RAI-MDS processes, for sustainability and covering during vacancies of RAI Coordinator roles
• Provide subject-matter expertise for the development of required RAI MDS program, policies and procedures based on current evidence
• Manages and audits the Integrated Assessment Record (IAR)(ON)
• Participates on community, educational or long term care committees as required
• Prepares documented site visit reviews and distributes as appropriate
• Participates on Support Services Offices Committees as requested
• Provides recommendations regarding training and education, which would be of benefit the care communities and the organization as a whole

Education and Experience

• Holds a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and/or Health care professional, preferably a minimum three years' experience.
• A minimum of two years' experience of Long-Term care or equivalent
• Proficiency with Word, email, internet use, and computerized documentation
• Ability to write and analyze reports, initiate, monitor and evaluate Benchmarking projects.
• Proficiency with the RAI-MDS process, quality indicators and case mix index (CMI); Extensive Knowledge of RAI MDS 2.0, and CIHI CCRS.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Knowledge of MOHLTC Program Standards
• Ability to travel in Ontario - access to a reliable vehicle and valid G license is required (**mileage reimbursement applies**)
  
  

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.