Recreational Programs Manager
September 11 2024
Industries
Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Leisure, Entertainment,
Plantagenet, ON • Full time
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Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities in Southwestern Ontario, is currently seeking a Recreational Programs Manager to join their nursing home in Plantagenet, ON.
Reporting to the Executive Director at Résidence Pinecrest Nursing Home, the Recreational Programs Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising the departments' programs and staff.
What is expected of you:
What you bring to the table:
Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.
Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities in Southwestern Ontario, is currently seeking a Recreational Programs Manager to join their nursing home in Plantagenet, ON.
Reporting to the Executive Director at Résidence Pinecrest Nursing Home, the Recreational Programs Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising the departments' programs and staff.
What is expected of you:
- Plan, organize, direct and supervise the recreational, pastoral care, social work and music therapy.
- Implement and evaluate program relating to the standard domains (physical, intellectual, emotional, capabilities, environment, social)
- Coordinate therapeutic program development and delivery in collaboration with those of other departments.
- Asses departmental needs and draft an action plan.
- Recruit/ coach, mentor and supervise departmental/programs staff which include music therapists and volunteers.
- Develop departmental goals and objects.
- Actively participate in program delivery.
- Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.
- Create and update Resident Health Care Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset).
- Coordinate the completion of MDS assessments on all residents within established timelines.
- Act as Education Lead for the Home.
- Actively participate in the home's Inter Disciplinary Team Conference, Professional advisory care conference, and Quality Improvement meetings.
What you bring to the table:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university required.
- Knowledge of the concepts of Palliative care, Holistic care, Activation and Dementia care.
- Minimum one-year supervisory experience.
- Experience in planning, developing and evaluating effectiveness of individual and group programming for frail, elderly residents using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and have a command of the English and French language.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of community resources, program development, MOHLTC standards, and ministry of long-term care standards.
- Previous supervisory experience in long term care an asset.
- At least one year of experience with seniors in an organized program or one year of experience with persons in a health care setting required.
- Experience or knowledge in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and supervision of volunteers required.
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required.
- Flexible and willing to work on call when needed.
Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.
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