Manager, Resident Programs

Manager, Resident Programs page is loaded## Manager, Resident Programslocations: Charleswood Care Centre - 5501 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitobatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R28325**Job Description**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.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 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, ThankQualifications:• 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.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 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in CanadaWhen 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.**Time Type:**Full timeWhen 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 ExtendicareExtendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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