Recreation Manager, Full Time, Extendicare Riverside Place

Extendicare

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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Post-secondary education in recreation therapy
Minimum two years senior care program planning
Experience leading recreation staff and volunteers
** Extendicare is seeking a Recreation Manager for their Oshawa, Ontario location, focused on enhancing resident well-being through meaningful activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in program planning within a senior's care setting and strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on leading a team to encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that enhance their overall wellbeing and quality of life.
  • Candidates must ensure residents participate in multiple events each month while maintaining the departmental budget and meeting legislative objectives.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within its network of over 115 senior care centers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare is seeking a Recreation Manager for their Oshawa, Ontario location, focused on enhancing resident well-being through meaningful activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in program planning within a senior's care setting and strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy
  • Minimum two years senior care program planning
  • Experience leading recreation staff and volunteers
  • Budget management and expenditure monitoring
  • Knowledge of Activity Pro and Point Click Care

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in RAI-MDS and care planning
  • Passion for person-centered approach with seniors
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to foster community engagement opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Valid Vulnerable Sector Search within 6 months
  • Minimum one year experience in health care setting
  • Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation

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