Life Enrichment Manager - Niagara Falls, Canada - Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence

Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence

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Niagara Falls, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you have a passion for making a difference?

Making every moment matter is about improving all the things that make life enjoyable.

Things like making someone feel better, making connections with them or for them with other residents, showing them a new song or even just giving them something to look forward to.

At Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else.

Our values follow a 'People' focused philosophy, Participation ~ Excellence ~ Openness ~ Performance ~ Longevity ~ Efficient Use of Resources.

This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home.

Since Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence opened, we have offered a community within a community that people were happy to call 'home'.

We pride ourselves in this community connection, our philosophies and the feeling of comfort that can be felt as soon as the door opens.

Responsibilities of the Life Enrichment Manager at Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence

The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for developing and delivering recreational programs that meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents.

Essential Duties are the technical skills and knowledge that an employee requires in order to perform their role. Below is detailed information on the required Essential Duties for your position.- Develop, implement and evaluate recreational programs and services to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents,- Provide opportunities for Residents to be involved in the planning of the programs,- Assess individual Resident needs and care plan accordingly,- Coordinate community services for the Residents re Pastoral Care,- Facilitate the Residents' Council, Recreation and monthly town hall meetings- Manage the departmental budget,- Works in conjunction with all departments in order to meet our Resident's Requests- Supervise associates and volunteers,

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

At Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence, we take pride in our employees, so your qualifications are important to us. We use them to get to know you and see if we are a good fit for each other.

The qualifications needed to join our family at Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence are as follows:

A community college diploma/university degree in a related recreation program is preferred,
Previous experience working with seniors in a leadership role,
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills as well as excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
Highly creative,
Familiar with local community services/clubs,
Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain a special class license,
Knowledge of legislation that guides the program, including Occupational Health and Safety and Retirement Homes Act,
Excellent Computer skills,
Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.

How to apply?

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references. We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter.