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Join us as a leader driven to enhance our Recreation department with a focus on our
person-centered 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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 Extendicares 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
Qualifications:
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 seniors 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.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.
Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our
home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health
care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified
and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care
and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:
Full timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre 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 withExtendicare!
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time