Director of Programs

ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare Management team, this position assesses the life enrichment needs of each resident related to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs in accordance with legislative requirements. The Director of Programs plans and directs the implementation and regular evaluation of the programs for the facility maintaining the philosophy of peopleCare.

Reports to : Executive Director / Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in initial assessments of residents
• Develop resident Care Plan
• Participates in multi-disciplinary resident care conferences to coordinate the life enrichment / service needs
• Maintains awareness of changes in conditions or behaviours of residents in order to modify programs / care plans
• Notifies nursing staff of any observed changes and documents in a progress note
• Maintains records of initial assessments and programs for each resident
• Reviews and updates assessments and programs regularly
• Communicates departmental activities to residents, staff, families and the community to encourage participation in programs
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• Coordinates the volunteer program for the facility, including recruiting and orienting volunteers
• Directs and evaluates volunteer activities
• Coordinates and evaluates the Pastoral Care activities
• Ensures Resident’s Council / Family Council activities are facilitated in accordance with legislative requirements
• Works cooperatively with staff, students, other departments, volunteers and families to meet resident needs
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of the life enrichment programs
• Provides work direction, instruction and guidance to department staff and audits
• Assist with the development of specific policies and procedures for both the facility and the department related to life enrichment requirements
• Assists with programs as needed
• Ensures department complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
• Ensures the staff are knowledgeable related to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Keeps informed and current on changes to Health and Safety legislation
• Ensures department maintains a safe workplace environment through implementation of safe work practices and service guidelines
• Complies with all aspects of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements
• Follows the organization claims management process
• Complies with organization established modified work programs as required
• Maintains statistics related to modified work program costs
• Operates computer systems within organizational established technology standards
• Acts as a liaison with organizational IT Consultants for Programs department
• Encourages staff participation in in-service education programs
• Coordinates appropriate training for staff
• Trains staff related to the use of specific policies and procedures, provincial guidelines and standards from the MOHLTC
• Assesses and recommends programs to support the organization’s Mission Statement
• Orientates new and existing staff as required
• Participates in committees / teams / task forces related to health, safety and Infection Control
• Establishes and maintains communications within the department and with other departments to ensure the needs of the residents are met
• Participates in budget preparation and control
• Orders and maintains department supplies
• Gathers information on available grants and community resources
• Liaises and consults with inspectors and professionals in relation to the needs of residents and department activities
• Leads the hiring process for department
• Attempts to resolve staff issues and refers to supervisor as necessary
• Maintains a positive image of the home through ongoing communication with the community and local media
• Manages staff directly
• Approval of recorded employee hours
• Signing authority to approve spending within budget guidelines to include payables, resident purchases, payroll
• Access to highly confidential information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE