Achieving resident and family satisfaction targets
Ensuring residents participate in multiple events and activities each month
Lead, Manage and motivate recreation staff and volunteers to meet department and legislated objectives
Maintain departmental budget
Collaborate - Develop, plan, organize and implement resident programs to improve the resident experience
Manage - Recreation budget and monitor expenditures
Comply - with Extendicare's Guiding Principles and regulatory requirements & Resident Bill of Rights
Lend a Helping Hand - to promote and support community engagement opportunities, through volunteers and community partners
Cultivate - Hire, train and engage a team of recreation staff and volunteers
Respond with HEART - Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank
Requirements
Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
Minimum one (1) year experience in health care setting
Minimum two (2) years' experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior's care setting.
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI-MDS and care planning is an asset.
Passion and focus on the person centered approach and working with seniors - Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities - Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Description
Recreation Manager
Mission:
Join us as a leader driven to enhance our Recreation department with a focus on our person-centered approach. In this role you will lead a team to encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that are both familiar and new which provide overall wellbeing and quality of life.
Extendicare · Riverside Place - 3181 Meadowbrook Lane, Windsor, Ontario