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Southbridge Care Homes

Program Manager Activities

Posted on Nov. 22, 2024

Pickering, Canada
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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Southbridge, the owner and operator of several long-term care homes and retirement communities in Southwestern Ontario, is currently seeking a Programs Manager to join their Long-Term Care home on Pickering, Ontario.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Recreational Programs Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and supervising the departments’ programs and staff.

What is expected of you:

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 five “P.I.E.S.S domains”
Coordinate therapeutic program development and delivery in collaboration with those of other departments
Asses departmental needs and draft an action plan.
Complete Scheduling & payroll
Recruit/ coach, mentor and supervise departmental/programs staff
Develop departmental goals and objects.
Actively participate in program delivery.
Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.
Create and update Resident Health Care Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset)
Coordinate the completion of MDS assessments on all residents whiting established timelines
Education Lead
Actively participate in the homes’:
IDTCs (Inter Disciplinary Team Conference)
PACC (Professional advisory care conference)
QIP meeting ( Quality Improvement Plan)

What you bring to the table:

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 and French 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.
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.
Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required.

Interested applicants should apply directly through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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