Recreation Manager

2 days ago

Oakville, Canada Extendicare Full time

Key Outcomes:
Ensure high levels of resident and family satisfaction as measured by Satisfaction Surveys

Ensure there are no residents with ten (10) or less engagements each month

Effectively manage and lead recreation staff to develop and maintain an engaged workforce Meet or exceed departmental budget

Key Responsibilities: Develop, plan, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate resident programs

Communicate and promote resident engagement in programs to improve the resident experience Maintain high quality documentation standards including assessments, resident success in programs and feedback detailing individual engagement

To contribute to the information shared at Resident Care Conferences from a programming perspective

Ensure continuous quality & risk management initiatives are implemented and reviewed via program evaluation and audits

Adhere to regulatory requirements; know and promote Resident Bill of Rights Assist in the development of the recreation budget and monitor expenditures

To be responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, supervision, performance evaluation and recognition of recreation staff

To be responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, supervision, and recognition of volunteers as required Coordinate and support contracted service providers and alternative therapies

Promote and support community engagement opportunities

To encourage employee engagement, motivation and development Comply with Human

Resource processes; assist in grievance process, labour relations and contract negotiations as required Enforce recreation staff compliance with policies & procedures

Follow and adhere All other duties as assigned

University degree or College diploma in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation OR University degree or College diploma in Recreation or Leisure studies with a minimum of three (3) University or College Therapeutic Recreation courses

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a health care setting

Minimum (2) years experience in programming planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior's care setting

Knowledge of community resources and service development

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective leadership and management skills

Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI-MDS and care planning is considered an asset

Passion and focus on the person centered approach

Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)

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

**Salary**: From $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have post secondary education in therapeutic recreation?

Work Location: In person

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