FJ Davey Home seeks committed, passionate board members

The F.J. Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie is looking for board members. The facility is a not-for-profit long-term care home for people who are no longer able to live on their own. 

The board has up to 11 members and meets each month. 

"Our commitment extends beyond these meetings, seeking individuals eager to actively participate, potentially engaging in committees and additional tasks to further support the well-being of our residents," said a news release.

Following is the complete release:

The F.J. Davey Home is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors, dedicated to ensuring the provision of exceptional care to our residents. As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in upholding our mission to provide daily personal care in a home-like and safe congregate residence for those who can no longer live independently in their community.

The Davey Home is a 374-bed, not-for-profit long-term care home managed by Extendicare Assist. Licensed by the Ontario government, the Davey Home operates in compliance with the regulations of the Fixing Long Term Act, 2021. It is audited annually in accordance with the CRA regulations as a non-profit corporation with charitable status (2001).

The board, consisting of up to 11 members, meets once monthly and offers flexibility for members to attend either in person or connect virtually. Our commitment extends beyond these meetings, seeking individuals eager to actively participate, potentially engaging in committees and additional tasks to further support the well-being of our residents.

Your involvement as a board member directly impacts the lives of those within our care. Our commitment to excellence has garnered accolades from Accreditation Canada, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, and the Ontario Long-Term Care Association. Joining our team means contributing to and furthering these high standards.

We value diversity and seek candidates from various backgrounds. If you have experience in healthcare, business, law, human resources, or possess linguistic skills beyond English and French, your perspective will greatly enrich our decision-making process.

To apply for the position of Director, please contact Connie Lee, CAO, by email at [email protected]..  We also invite you to attend an information session or reach out with any questions.

Your commitment and passion are essential in helping us meet the needs and rights of our residents responsibly and ethically. Together, let’s continue to uphold the highest standards of care and support.