RESIDENT PROGRAM MANAGER – Extendicare Southwood Lakes

 

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

 

 

Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at Extendicare Southwood Lakes, a 150 bed long-term care facility, located in Windsor, Ontario.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Plan, organize, direct and supervise the department program which includes recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers.
• Implement and evaluate program relating to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Coordinate activities with those of other departments and inform administration of departmental activities, needs and problems.
• Develop departmental goals and objects.
• Actively participate in program delivery.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.
• Satisfy Health Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university required
• Knowledge of the concepts of Restorative care, Holistic care, Activation and Dementia Care
• Minimum one-year supervisory experience
• Experience in planning, developing and evaluating effectiveness of individual and group programming for frail, elderly residents using an interdisciplinary approach
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and have a command of the English language.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Knowledge of community resources, program development, MOHLTC standards
• Previous supervisory experience in long term care an asset
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a  multi-faith setting required
• At least one year of experience with seniors in an organized program or one year of experience with persons in a health care setting required
• Experience or knowledge in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and supervision of volunteers required

 

 

CLOSING DATE: April 2, 2021

 

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:

 

Sue Ethier, Administrator

Email: SEthier@extendicare.com

 

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.   To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.