Director of Recreation

**Job Title: Director of Recreation**

**Employer**:Sherwood Care

**Location**: Sherwood Park, Alberta

**About Sherwood Care**

Founded in 1969, Sherwood Care is a long-term care facility located in the heart of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Our work is entirely dependant on the quality and strength of our amazing staff members

When you join our team, you can be sure you’ll be surrounded by people who exhibit our **Core Values**, every day:

- **Warmth**:

- **Compassion**:

- **Quality Care**

**The Opportunity**

Sherwood Care is seeking a qualified Director of Recreation to join our team

Are you passionate about serving the elderly community? Do you have what it takes to create meaningful experiences that enhance the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual need of residents? If so, read on

**Responsibilities**
- Develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs, volunteer services, and departmental systems designed to serve residents.
- Work collaboratively with team members to continuously innovate, execute, and monitor recreational programs that meet the evolving needs of seniors. Gather feedback from residents, families, and staff to assess program effectiveness and satisfaction, implementing updates as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate recreational therapy into individualized care plans. Conduct assessments to identify residents' interests, preferences, and abilities to personalize recreational activities.
- Manage the Recreation department with duties such as recruitment, training, scheduling, ensuring policy and safety compliance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Provide ongoing support, recognition, and appreciation to employees and volunteers for their contributions.
- Collaborate with other members of the Leadership Team to meet the goals and objectives of the organization in alignment with the company Vision, Mission, Values and strategic direction.
- Ensure the safe operation of all therapeutic recreation equipment, materials, and inventory, ensuring work areas and materials are clean, hazard free, stored properly.
- Develop documentation, activity schedules, and internal/external communication on behalf of the department.

**Professional Expectations**
- **Lead by Example**: Inspire others by consistently exhibiting our Core Values and treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- **Cultivate Meaningful Connections**:Build effective relationships with colleagues, residents and families to foster a harmonious environment while ensuring to maintain professionalism in the workplace.
- **Accountability**: Deliver exceptional results through a commitment to excellence, maintaining transparency and honesty in all interactions, and upholding the highest ethical standards.
- **Commitment**: Be a true culture ambassador by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings, resident care conferences, training sessions, and community events.
- **Effective Communication**: Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others. Ability to maintain patience, sensitivity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- **Proactive Approach**: Possess a growth mindset and adaptability, actively seek out new methods and best practices to improve existing services. Must be able to anticipate and prevent health and safety concerns for both colleagues and residents.
- **Organizational Skills**: Ability to organize people, activities, schedules, and timelines for smooth program delivery. Includes prioritizing tasks, coordinating resources, and managing time efficiently.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
- Either a current or actively pursuing membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association is an asset.
- Approximately 2 - 5 years of previous work experience in a long-term care facility with knowledge of senior and resident care needs.
- Technical and computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Legislation is an asset.

**Why Choose Sherwood Care?**

At Sherwood Care, you will join a dedicated team of people who are passionate about creating a home where relationships are nurtured with our residents, our families and our staff.

Other perks include:

- Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off days
- Comprehensive employee benefits program
- RRSP Contribution Program
- Regular company events and fundraising activities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (Yes or No)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- long-term care