Deepinder Kaur
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Director of Care (DOC) with leadership experience in retirement home settings. Specializes in resident assessments, family care conferences, and compliance with RHRA/CNO/IPAC standards. Focuses on quality improvement, safe clinical practice, and staff mentorship to enhance resident outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Care
Embassy West Senior Living
Ottawa, Canada
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated with medical professionals to ensure timely health assessments and interventions.
- Facilitated communication between families, residents, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Directed clinical operations by providing support and guidance to medical staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance, discuss policy changes, and update on current initiatives.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices in senior care.
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Venvi Prince of Wales Retirement Home
Ottawa, Canada
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, ensuring adherence to care plans and best practices.
- Administer medications, monitor patients' health conditions, and document care provided.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate residents and families on health conditions and care plans.
Director of Health and Wellness
Kanata Ridge (Formerly known as Symphony Senior Living)
Ottawa, Canada
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Conduct comprehensive resident health assessments and oversee individualized care planning.
- Lead care conferences with families and interdisciplinary teams to review and update plans of care.
- Ensure compliance with RHRA, CNO standards, and infection prevention & control (IPAC) practices.
- Oversee medication management, documentation, and quality assurance programs.
- Mentor nursing and PSW staff to maintain excellence in resident care (no scheduling).
- Manage audits, incident reporting, and risk prevention strategies.
- Act as the primary liaison with families, physicians, and external regulators.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Venvi Prince of Wales Retirement Home
Ottawa, Canada
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve residents' quality of life.
- Communicated with nurses and healthcare professionals regarding residents' health changes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09.2024
Skills
- Retirement Home Management
- Resident Assessments
- Care Conferences
- RHRA Compliance
- CNO Compliance
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Audits
- Risk Management
- Collaborative Practice
- Team leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Staff training
Clinical Experience
Extendicare Longfields Manor (LTC) 07/2024 – 09/2024 | Ottawa, ON
- Provided direct care to residents, including medication administration and wound care.
- Assisted in managing chronic conditions and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team.
- Supported residents with mobility assistance and fall prevention strategies.
The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus 01/2024 – 07/2024
- Assisted in acute care settings, including post-surgical and medical units.
- Performed wound care, IV therapy support, phlebotomy, and vital signs monitoring.
- Provided patient and family education on post-discharge care.
The Ottawa Hospital - Rehabilitation Centre 05/2023 – 07/2023
- Supported patients in rehabilitation programs, focusing on mobility, ADLs, and recovery goals.
- Assisted with pain management, range-of-motion exercises, and therapy reinforcement.
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with physiotherapists and nurses.
Extendicare Longfields Manor (LTC) 02/2023 – 04/2023
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents, including assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitoring of health conditions.
- Communicated patient condition updates to RNs and interdisciplinary teams
Certification
- Registered Practical Nurse (CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario)
- Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training
Timeline
Assistant Director of Care
Embassy West Senior Living
01.2026 - Current
Director of Health and Wellness
Kanata Ridge (Formerly known as Symphony Senior Living)
02.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Venvi Prince of Wales Retirement Home
01.2025 - 02.2025
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Venvi Prince of Wales Retirement Home
08.2023 - 01.2025
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Algonquin College