ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Job Title Resident Program Manager, Activity/Recreation Lead
Qualifications Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university.
Technical Competencies Working Knowledge of: Human Resources Management & Labour Relations, Complaint Resolution, Public Relations, Financial Management and Budgeting Principles, Long Term Care Industry, Applicable Contractual & Legislative Requirements, CQI Principles, Project Management Principles, Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Facilitation Skills.
Experience • Relevant experience in a health care setting required, preferably in long term care;
• Supervisory experience;
• Experience in assessing activation needs, development, implementation and evaluation of activation programs;
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting strongly preferred;
• Relevant experience facilitating programs with seniors or with persons in a healthcare setting strongly preferred;
• Experience or knowledge in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and supervision of volunteers strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and Experience with facilitating activities for residents experiencing Responsive Behaviors or Mental Health Diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assessing residents' needs and developing programs to meet these needs
• Achieving Resident Satisfaction Survey targets
• Evaluating and improving recreation programs
• Facilitating various programs and events for residents - Living our values and ensuring
others on your team do to
• Grow and evaluate an active volunteer program to support residence needs
• Collaborate - Work with the Executive Director, residents and staff to develop engaging
recreation programs that meet the needs of the residents.
• Manage - Effectively manage staff and volunteers within approved budgets.
• Roll-up your sleeves - To facilitate and provide opportunities for meaningful recreational
programs.
• Comply - Ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems are in place and being
monitored.
• Cultivate - To promote Resident autonomy, independence and advocacy, including
Residents' rights and a culture of non-abuse. Promoting resident's council and attending
meetings as required.
• Create - Create a newsletter and recreation calendar to promote programs and engage
residents.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.