Program Manager

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Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at our Extendicare York 278-bed long-term care facility, located in Sudbury, Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, organize, direct and supervise the department program which includes: recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers.

· Implement and evaluate program relating to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.

· Coordinate activities with those of other departments and inform administration of departmental activities, needs and problems.

· Develop departmental goals and objects.

· Actively participate in program delivery.

· Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.

· Satisfy Health Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset)

QUALIFICATIONS

· Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from a community college or university required

· Knowledge of the concepts of Restorative care, Holistic care, Activation and Dementia Care

· Previous Experience in a health care or other relevant setting required.

· 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 language.

· Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner

· Knowledge of community resources, program development, MOHLTC standards

· Previous supervisory experience in long term care an asset

· Experience with an older adult population an asset

· Strong customer and resident service skills.

· Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

· Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

· Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

· Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

· Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

· Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required

· 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

CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:

Job Description 

RESIDENT PROGRAM MANAGER

Extendicare York

Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at our Extendicare York 278-bed long-term care facility, located in Sudbury, Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, organize, direct and supervise the department program which includes: recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers.

· Implement and evaluate program relating to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.

· Coordinate activities with those of other departments and inform administration of departmental activities, needs and problems.

· Develop departmental goals and objects.

· Actively participate in program delivery.

· Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.

· Satisfy Health Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset)

QUALIFICATIONS

· Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from a community college or university required

· Knowledge of the concepts of Restorative care, Holistic care, Activation and Dementia Care

· Previous Experience in a health care or other relevant setting required.

· 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 language.

· Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner

· Knowledge of community resources, program development, MOHLTC standards

· Previous supervisory experience in long term care an asset

· Experience with an older adult population an asset

· Strong customer and resident service skills.

· Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

· Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

· Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

· Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

· Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

· Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required

· 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

CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type:

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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.

Our Mission
“Helping People Live Better.”

We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life.

We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members.

Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada.

Our Values
At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us.

Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations.

Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents.

Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement.

Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others.

Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers.

Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication.

Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.