Journey Program Manager

**Journey Program Manager / Permanent Full-Time**

**Aspira Stonebridge Retirement Living (Saskatoon)**

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira home. This dynamic leadership role offers the chance to engage in guiding a team, while also providing compassionate care to residents. It is an environment where you can grow your leadership skills daily, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with both your team and those under your care. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Reporting to the General Manager, the **Journey Program Manager** will lead the health and wellness and provide care support and services.

Schedule**:Monday to Friday 8am-4pm, with occasional weekends**

What We Offer:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

- A competitive salary and vacation package
- Health & Dental benefits program
- RRSP with employer match
- Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
- Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
- A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:
You will be a welcomed member of the Aspira Management team and impact in the following ways:

- Manage daily operations to ensure services, including financial efficiency, are aligned with the quality of care and life for residents
- Practice person-centered care by engaging with residents through eye contact and personalized conversations, showcasing an understanding of their individual needs and preferences
- Promote dignity and respect in communication by using person-centered language and correcting inappropriate language use in a respectful manner
- Engage the team in decision-making processes, valuing their feedback, concerns, and suggestions for innovative approaches to enhance residents' quality of life
- Ensure the integration of care and services reflects the residents' preferences, values, lifestyle choices, and needs, focusing on person-centered care
- **Assess residents' stages of dementia, conducting cognitive and physical evaluations to consult on care planning, behavioral interventions, and therapy for daily living activities**:

- **Create a tailored engagement calendar for residents**, featuring activities designed to reduce agitation, improve mood, and enhance life quality. This includes maintaining a safe and supportive environment that fosters independence, good nutrition, physical activity, meaningful roles, and social engagement, with subtle environmental supports
- Support the health and happiness of seniors through fitness based offerings
- Establish and oversee a quality committee dedicated to upholding the journey care program's standards, evaluating its effectiveness based on 7 core elements and 10 quality standards

Who you are:

- You are recognized for your superior supervisory or management skills, indicating your ability to lead and inspire teams effectively
- Initiative and good judgment are part of your core, along with the capacity to cultivate a positive work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, your strong computer skills support your daily operations and communication
- Your analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are top-notch, enabling you to navigate complex situations with ease
- Capable of working well in a team or independently, you thrive even under stressful conditions, demonstrating resilience and adaptability
- Exceptional at time management, you efficiently juggle multiple priorities, ensuring goals are met with precision and grace
- Certified to teach group fitness to seniors through a reputable organization as approved by Sienna and/or willing to obtain within the first 60 days post hire

What you need to know:

- You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check