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)
Qualifications
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 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