Therapeutic Recreation Manager

at  West Coast Seniors Housing Management Limited Partnership

ABOUT US:

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the General Manager and/or designate the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Manager is accountable for all aspects of the Recreation Department. The TR Manager supervises all Recreation staff and volunteers, develops and manages the Recreation Department budget, serves as an intricate member of the Management team and promotes the Recreation Department within the facility and the community at large. The TR Manager assesses each resident’s holistic strengths and needs and develops, implements, and evaluates Recreation services in order to meet those needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Program, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. A minimum of two years management experience in a residential geriatric setting.
3. Current Basic CPR / First Aid qualifications.
4. Current class 4 BC Driver’s License as required.
5. Current Food Safe Certification.
6. Current Serving It Right Certification mandatory.
7. All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and visitors of the facility.
2. Good physical and emotional health with capabilities that arecompatible with walking, stooping, bending, lifting heavy objects and pushing heavy carts. Must be free from any allergies or related conditions that may be aggravated by working with pets.
3. Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience.
4. Excellent written and oral English skills.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6. Previous financial management experience.
   West Coast Seniors Housing Management
   is an equal opportunity employer

Include but not limited to:
1. Engage and mobilize your team to achieve the purpose, goals, objective and key results of the organization.
2. Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose,
3. Model the values and leadership behaviours of organization and inspire other to do the same.