Job Description

Are you passionate about improving the lives of residents living with dementia? Do you thrive in a collaborative, person-centred care environment? Primacare Living Solutions is looking for a Dementia Care Lead (RN/RPN or Life Enrichment Professional) to join our dynamic team and lead best practices in behavioural and dementia care across our long-term care home.

Key Responsibilities

As the Dementia Care Lead, you will be responsible for: Leading comprehensive behavioural and clinical assessments for residents with new or worsening responsive behaviours. Developing and implementing individualized care plans using tools like the Primacare BPSD Toolkit and the AI-powered ALL-B platform. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and specialized geriatric resources to manage complex care needs. Designing and supporting recreation therapy interventions such as Montessori methods and personalized music therapy. Monitoring responses to medications and non-pharmacological interventions, and ensuring documentation aligns with legislative and internal standards. Educating and coaching care team members on dementia care strategies and supporting staff through change.

Qualifications

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RPN) or a diploma or degree in recreation, leisure, or therapeutic recreation. Over three years of experience working with seniors in a long-term care or geriatric setting. Strong clinical knowledge of dementia, delirium, mental health, and behavioural symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Certification or training in GPA, PIECES, U-First, DementiAbility, or similar frameworks. Excellent communication, assessment, and care planning abilities. Ability to lead by example and work effectively within interprofessional teams.
We would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Primacare(TM) is a privately-held Canadian Long-Term Care Operator based in Toronto, ON. Primacare(TM) is a fully accredited member of both CARF and the OLTCA.

Primacare(TM) is an equal opportunity employer and fully committed to diversity. We welcome applications from all interested parties. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process.

As a condition of employment, Primacare(TM) requires that all applicants be legally entitled to work in Canada. A Criminal Record Search with a vulnerable sector screen is also required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Long Term Care: 2 years (preferred) Complex and Behavioural: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person