Recreation Manager, Full Time, Extendicare Riverside Place …, Windsor

Recreation Manager Join us as a leader driven to enhance our Recreation department with a focus on our person‑centered approach. In this role you will lead a team to encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that are both familiar and current, providing overall wellbeing and quality of life. Key Responsibilities Achieving resident and family satisfaction targets Ensuring residents participate in multiple events and activities each month Lead, manage and motivate recreation staff and volunteers to meet department and legislated objectives Maintain departmental budget Collaborate – develop, plan, organize and implement resident programs to improve the resident experience Manage – recreation budget and monitor expenditures Comply with Extendicare’s Guiding Principles and regulatory requirements & Resident Bill of Rights Lend a helping hand – promote and support community engagement opportunities, through volunteers and community partners Cultivate – hire, train and engage a team of recreation staff and volunteers Respond with HEART – Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank Qualifications Post‑secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Minimum one (1) year experience in a health care setting Minimum two (2) years’ experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care setting Excellent communication and leadership skills Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI‑MDS and care planning is an asset Passion and focus on the person‑centered approach and working with seniors Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months) What Extendicare has to offer Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities Opportunities for advancement and growth opportunities 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 advantages package Time Type: Full time 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. J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2plnjl