Recreation Manager, Full Time, Extendicare Riverside Place

Extendicare Riverside Place

Not specified (assumed to be "full time")
Person-centered approach
Resident wellbeing
Program planning and implementation
Extendicare Riverside Place is seeking a Recreation Manager to lead and enhance their Recreation department, focusing on fostering resident participation in meaningful activities to improve overall wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational and experiential qualifications in recreation therapy, coupled with strong leadership skills and a passion for working with seniors

Job Summary

  • Lead a team to encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that are both familiar and new which provide overall wellbeing and quality of life.
  • Achieve resident and family satisfaction targets, ensure residents participate in multiple events and activities each month, and lead, manage, and motivate recreation staff and volunteers.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities, and opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare Riverside Place is seeking a Recreation Manager to lead and enhance their Recreation department, focusing on fostering resident participation in meaningful activities to improve overall wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational and experiential qualifications in recreation therapy, coupled with strong leadership skills and a passion for working with seniors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • person-centered approach
  • resident wellbeing
  • program planning and implementation
  • departmental budget management
  • regulatory compliance

Nice-to-have

  • team motivation
  • community engagement
  • life-long learning support
  • enriching lives

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation
  • Minimum 1 year experience in health care setting
  • Minimum 2 years experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care setting
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter