National Manager- Recreation

**Description**

Revera owns and operates retirement residences and long term care homes in the senior living sector.

**Purpose. Passion. People.**

We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

The National Manager of Recreation and Rehab is responsible to develop and implement a national strategy for recreation and rehabilitation services within Revera Long Term Care. The strategy will position Revera as a leader in the field and create person-centered programs that enhance resident safety and well-being. S/he will be a role model for the field of recreation and rehabilitation, inspiring professionals to do their best.

**Key Outcomes**:

- Consistent, measurable Recreation & Rehabilitation programs and standards established across all LTC Homes;
- National recognition for excellence in resident services and programs;
- Exceptional resident and family satisfaction results; and
- Well recognized Volunteer Program in Long Term Care sector.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure Long Term Care policies and procedures identify Revera minimum standards, are current, reflect jurisdictional regulations and innovative practices, and position Revera as a leader in the area of recreation and rehab services;
- Develop and implement rehabilitation programs that will be innovative and respond to the changing needs of LTC;
- Develop and implement a standardized recreation program that will meet the Residents’ needs, respond to the organization’s quality outcomes, and are forward-thinking;
- Collaborate with Regional and National Leads to ensure an interdisciplinary national perspective to this area;
- Work with the Quality team to ensure quality monitoring processes for rehabilitation and recreation are in place and outcomes are met;
- Monitor quality metrics and analyze performance indicators, balanced scorecard, satisfaction surveys related to the scope of this position;
- Initiate and monitor research opportunities in collaboration with the Vice President Clinical;
- Develop partnerships with organizations and institutions that align with Revera’s Mission, Value and Pledge, and support the organization’s quality/business plan objectives;
- Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct; and
- To complete all other duties as assigned.

**Required Education, Credentials and Experience**:

- A regulated health professional with an undergraduate or Master's degree in a rehabilitation discipline preferred OR Degree in Gerontology including Therapeutic Recreation;
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant program development and leadership experience preferably in the long term care sector;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in: Gerontology, Continuous Quality Improvement, Research, Theory of Therapeutic Recreation and Rehabilitation(OT/PT/SLP), Adult Learning and Change Management;
- Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
- Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID-19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. _The vaccine must be a _two-dose COVID-19 _vaccination series approved by Health Canada_._ _This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus._