At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create engaging activities for seniors, enhancing their quality of life.
- Company: Extendicare, a leader in senior care across Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship, career growth, and a robust benefits package.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on seniors' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy and experience in program planning.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Mission: 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 the 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 Recreation
- Minimum one (1) year experience in health care setting
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care setting
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI-MDS and care planning is an asset
- Passion and focus on the person centered approach and working with seniors
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)
What Extendicare has to offer:
- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Robust benefits package
Manager, Resident Programs in Winnipeg employer: Extendicare
Extendicare is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of both its residents and employees. With a strong commitment to quality improvement and person-centered care, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where healthcare leaders can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Located in Brandon, Manitoba, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and community engagement, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals seeking to advance their careers in healthcare leadership.
