Programs Manager- Temporary Full Time

Southbridge Care Homes- Manoir Marochel

Temporary Full Time

Responsibilities

• 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