EAHI Board Chair/Successor (volunteer)

About the job

We are looking for dynamic, committed individual who is interested in succeeding the volunteer Board Chair of this community healthcare non-profit, Ewart Angus Homes/Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home, providing dementia services in North York, Ontario. In addition to your passion for the dementia healthcare sector, you enjoy developing a Board and being hands on in supporting the organization to develop and flourish.

Responsibilities

Our mission is to create Joyful Living for people living with dementia. Our vision is Joyful Living. Every day. We encourage independence and provide opportunities for growth so that residents live with purpose, meaning and joy every day.

As the leader of the Board of Directors, you will be part of the dedicated team responsible for overall governance and stewardship of Ewart Angus Home Incorporated, including Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home. The role is also hands-on in leading the Executive Director.

You will take on the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic thought leadership-at-large to support plan development and implementation
• Ensure the Home is complying with relevant legislation and policies
• Optimize program models and operations plan execution.
• Monitor organizational and operational risk and progress towards goals
• Hire, evaluate and lead the Executive Director
• Contribute advice from your experience and field of expertise when applicable
• Keep focus on the 5-Year Strategic plan to deepen sustainability and evolve along the continuum of care
• Lead capital planning and property management
• Continue to evolve the Board towards

You are able to commit to:

• 6 months of succession shadowing and a subsequent three-year term
• Preparing for and leading bi-monthly board meetings in the evenings
• Participating on several board committees and contributing to small Board-level initiatives/projects
• Supporting the ED as their primary executive leader

Qualifications

You have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• Board leadership and governance experience, ideally supported by your professional executive leadership role.
• Enthusiasm, passion and understanding of the issues affecting people living with dementia and their families. Lived experience from a family member or friend living with dementia is even better.
• Must be located in Toronto to be able to attend meetings and events on site at York Mills/Bayview Avenue.
• Experience in healthcare and property/facilities planning could be very advantageous.
• Forward thinking ability and desire to work collaboratively
• Willingness to sponsor and advocate for the organization, at the same time as be hands on when required.

If you know someone living with dementia, or know someone who knows someone living with dementia, you know how devastating it is. Fundraising is minimal in this board leadership role, so this could be your favourite volunteer board leadership role ever!

If you are inspired by the prospect of being part of significant heart-warming organization that will have an impact on people today and set the standard for tomorrow, then we want to talk to you. Check out our website at https://www.cedarhursthome.ca/