Program Manager - Fulltime SUMMIT PLACE at Extendicare
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 well‑being 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 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, thank
Qualifications
Post‑secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic RecreationMinimum one (1) year experience in a health care settingMinimum two (2) years’ experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care settingExcellent communication and leadership skillsProficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI‑MDS and care planning is an assetPassion and focus on the person‑centered approach and working with seniorsValid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)What Extendicare Has To Offer
Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunitiesOpportunities for advancement and career growth within the organizationA rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your workEmployee Family Assistance ProgramRobust benefits packageTime Type
Full time
When 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.
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Location : Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
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