RESIDNET PROGRAM MANAGER at Extendicare
Oakville, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Manages unionized and non-unionized contracted staff
  • Recruits, provides orientation and maintains continuous learning opportunities Conducts staff investigations, performance management and return to work program; monitors attendance program; authorizes vacation and time off requests; approves overtime; processes payroll
  • Maintains staff schedules; revises job descriptions and job routines
  • Facilitates and coordinates meetings and activities for Residents Council, H&S,
  • Performs rotational weekend and holiday on-call manager duties
  • Participates on ITDC and divisional teams such as QI, BSO, RAI-MDS, infection control, palliative care, emergency preparedness, ethics, peer group, safety group and LTC accreditation
  • Management of H&S Committee and responsible for overseeing on-line training of Extendicare’s 24-7 Safety program, including WHMIS and AODA of staff
  • Other duties as assigned

Resident-Centered Care

  • Oversees the resident recreation admission and quarterly assessments in collaboration with residents, caregivers and ITDC meetings
  • Coordinates resident satisfaction surveys
  • Collaborates with teams on rehabilitative, therapeutic and recreation program development including Montessori, Snoezelen, music, horticultural and art therapies, restorative mobility and ROM; recreational programs in 5 domains, including group and 1:1 (cultural and theme events, community outings and special celebrations including Celebration of Life Memorials)

Financial Management

  • Procures regular Activation department and special program supplies such as entertainers, vendors, dietary department and external food purchases; decorations to meet operational budgets; assist with corporate contract tendering, process petty cash receipts and supplier invoices
  • Responsible for completing biweekly payroll for Activation Staff

Volunteer Management

  • Recruits and manages a diverse volunteer base and student placements from high schools, colleges and universities in activation, gerontology, recreation and leisure studies, social services and nursing; multi-faith groups; community associations,
  • Build partnerships with community groups, St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy Program, Royal Canadian Legion, Veterans Affairs Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, recreation centres, libraries and other community organizations.
  • Networking with educational institutions, service groups, faith organizations, media and local businesses
  • Presentations and fundraising initiatives to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Society of Peel (Annual Coffee Break and Walk for Memories);
  • Plans and facilitates volunteer appreciation activities and recognition

Computer Proficiency

  • Utilizes the internet, Citrix, Publisher, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for monthly activity calendars, posters, presentations, minutes, memos, newsletters, scheduling, booking appointments, emails, notices, bulletins, upload and update resident photos in database
  • Operates documentation and training applications, including Activity Pro, Extendicare-based payroll software, Point Click Care

What you bring:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field, including social work from a university or community college required
  • Knowledge of the concepts of Activation and Therapeutic Techniques, Restorative care, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Montessori-based programing and event planning
  • Minimum one to two years management experience in Long-term Care
  • Experience in planning, developing and evaluating effectiveness of group and one-one programming for a diverse population of cognitive and physically impaired aging adults using a resident-centered care approach
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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