Temp. Program Manager - Windsor, Canada - Extendicare

Extendicare

Verified Company

Windsor, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

TEMP. RESIDENT PROGRAM MANAGER

(Minimum 6 month contract)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare Southwood Lakes Home, located in Windsor, ON

What you'll be doing:

Manages unionized and nonunionized contracted staff
Recruits, provides orientation and maintains continuous learning opportunities Conducts staff investigations, performance management and return to work program; monitors attendance program; authorizes vacation and time off requests; approves overtime; processes payroll
Maintains staff schedules; revises job descriptions and job routines
Facilitates and coordinates meetings and activities for Residents Council, H&S,
Performs rotational weekend and holiday oncall manager duties
Participates on ITDC and divisional teams such as QI, BSO, RAI-MDS, infection control, palliative care, emergency preparedness, ethics, peer group, safety group and LTC accreditation
Management Cochair of H&S Committee and responsible for overseeing online training of Extendicare's 247 Safety program, including WHMIS and AODA of staff

Resident-Centered Care

Oversees the resident recreation admission and quarterly assessments in collaboration with residents, caregivers and ITDC meetings
Coordinates resident satisfaction surveys
Collaborates with teams on rehabilitative, therapeutic and recreation program development including Montessori, Snoezelen, music, horticultural and art therapies, restorative mobility and ROM; recreational programs in 5 domains, including group and 1:1 (cultural and theme events, community outings and special celebrations including Celebration of Life Memorials)
Coordination of equipment repairs and loans
Scheduling clinics with contracted service providers (dental, vison and hearing and adaptive apparel services

Financial Management

Procures regular Activation department and special program supplies such as entertainers, vendors, dietary department and external food purchases; decorations to meet operational budgets; assist with corporate contract tendering, process petty cash receipts and supplier invoices
Responsible for completing biweekly payroll for Activation Staff

Volunteer Management

Recruits and manages a diverse volunteer base and student placements from high schools, colleges and universities in activation, gerontology, recreation and leisure studies, social services and nursing; multifaith groups; community associations,
Build partnerships with community groups, St. John Ambulance Pet Therapy Program, Royal Canadian Legion, Veterans Affairs Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, recreation centres, libraries, Credit Valley Conservation, municipal/ provincial/federal governments
Networking with educational institutions, service groups, faith organizations, media and local businesses
Presentations and fundraising initiatives to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Society of Peel (Annual Coffee Break and Walk for Memories); Farley Foundation
Plans and facilitates volunteer appreciation activities and recognition

Computer Proficiency

What you bring:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field, including social work from a university or community college required
Knowledge of the concepts of Activation and Therapeutic Techniques, Restorative care, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Montessoribased programing and event planning
Minimum one to two years management experience in Longterm Care
Experience in planning, developing and evaluating effectiveness of group and oneone programming for a diverse population of cognitive and physically impaired aging adults using a residentcentered care approach

What you'll get

Continuous mentorship, support for lifelong learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

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 be