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District Director - Paramed

DISTRICT DIRECTOR OVERVIEW - See additional details below job description
In this key position you will provide leadership to enable a well-organized, smooth running and efficient home health care service. Your primary focus is to manage both clinical and non-clinical operations. Paramed helps people stay in their homes for as long as possible while retaining their health, independence and dignity. Your work on our London clinical team will directly result in a better quality of life for thousands of people, many of whom may be related to your neighbours, friends and family. Your work will help Paramed to:
  • Optimize,
  • Standardize and,
  • Organize Operations.

SUMMARY

This role reports to the Vice President of ParaMed and will provide centralized strategic and tactical leadership to operating divisions of the ParaMed home health business. It works with other members of the leadership team to identify and exploit opportunities for operational efficiencies and quality improvement in our delivery of in-home services for seniors across the care spectrum.

The ideal candidate for the District Director will be a seasoned operations or healthcare professional that enjoys people leadership and team development. They should have a track record that demonstrates strong problem solving and an aptitude for using data to drive business decisions. Strong stakeholder engagement experience is an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to learn the details of operations in community healthcare with a focus on quality and service excellence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Provide overall accountability for clinical service excellence, human resources, financial management, and stakeholder relations
  • Analyze results and report on operational performance, financial results and compliance matters on a monthly basis.
  • Analyze trends and recommend/implement actions to address operational metrics
  • Support the regional team  to drive operational performance to achieve targets for profitability, productivity and efficiency.
  • Support ParaMed's leadership to identify unique regional needs and develop plans to address them consistent with Paramed policies, procedures and standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the Finance, People & Culture, and Information Technology teams to implement improvement projects such as standard operating procedures, new employment models and compensation plans, data driven scheduling algorithms and other operational changes.
  • Act as an organizational champion to initiate and manage change.
  • Provide coaching and motivation for all staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Degree in business or related field is preferred
  • Track record of continued career progression
  • At least 3 years of operations management and direct line management of a large team. Experience in healthcare and Home care an asset.
  • History of providing consistent and meaningful leadership to direct line reports with clear performance expectations and targets
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and solve problems
  • Strong analytical skills including budget development and financial reporting
  • Experience managing large customer relationships
  • Display a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement
  • Fluency in Excel and data manipulation/insight generation

​HOURS - 
Monday to Friday 
LOCATION - Thunder Bay - 91 South Cumberland St., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6A7
SALARY - $90,000 to $115,000 plus benefits

ABOUT PARAMED
Since 1974, ParaMed Home Health Care has been caring for people in their homes, offering a full range of home health care services including personal care, homemaking, therapy and nursing services. But beyond the medical and personal support, ParaMed offers more to our clients by not just considering their condition but their character. Our ability to successfully match caregivers with clients has allowed us to grow into the largest home care team in Canada. With over 10,000 staff members and 75,000 clients, we ensure our clients receive a familiar face and dignified care.

CONTACT: Jeff Richmond jrichmond@nafor.com 1-866-222-6400
For additional information please go to: https://www.nafor.com/paramed.html
Please apply using the links on this page or directly at 
www.nafor.com/jobs

Paramed encourages applications from all qualified applicants and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Jeff Richmond at jrichmond@nafor.com or at 416-238-6400.

QUICK FACTS
  • Largest home care team in Canada
  • 10,000 employees
  • 75,000 clients
  • 11 million hours of service
  • ​​16 Districts (ON, AB, NS, QC)
  • 46 years of service
  • Paramed is a division of Extendicare
You will use your talents to help provide better home care for tens of thousands of aging customers across Canada. Paramed helps people stay in their homes for as long as possible while retaining their health, independence and dignity. Your work on our systems and operations will directly result in a better quality of life for thousands of people. 

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Jeff Richmond - President
NAFOR Inc. - Executive Recruiting
5700-100 King St. W.
Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
ph. 416-238-6400
ph. 1-866-222-6400
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BENEFITS
  • A supportive and respectful workplace
  • Competitive compensation
  • Great benefit packages for you and your immediate family
  • Autonomy and independence
  • Lifelong learning opportunities and professional development
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee purchase discount programs
  • Use of mobile devices to facilitate the delivery of care services
With Covid-19 it is more important than ever to make patient care more comfortable and safe. Join our team and make a difference in your community. 

YOUR WORK WILL HELP PARAMED TO:
  • Optimize e.g. schedule more time with patients, less time on the road
  • Standardize e.g. introduce best practices across all regions
  • Organize e.g. one touch access to all patient information

ABOUT PARAMED
Since 1974, ParaMed Home Health Care has been caring for people in their homes, offering a full range of home health care services including personal care, homemaking, therapy and nursing services. But beyond the medical and personal support, ParaMed offers more to our clients by not just considering their condition but their character. Our ability to successfully match caregivers with clients has allowed us to grow into the largest home care team in Canada. With over 10,000 staff members and 75,000 clients, we ensure our clients receive a familiar face and dignified care..  Are you interested in being a key player at this Company? 
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