Job Description At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. Reporting to the Administrator, you will enhance the quality journey of our residents. Available opportunity: Full-time, non-union. What you’ll be doing: Plan, organize, direct, and supervise the department program which includes recreational, restorative care, pastoral care, social work, music therapist and volunteers. Implement and evaluate programs relating to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents. Coordinate activities with those of other departments and inform administration of departmental activities, needs and problems. Recruits, provide orientation and maintain continuous learning opportunities. Maintains staff schedules; revises job descriptions and job routines as needed. Participates in ITDC and divisional teams such as QI, BSO, RAI-MDS, infection control, palliative care, emergency preparedness, ethics, peer group, safety group and LTC accreditation. Operates documentation and training applications, including Activity Pro, Point Click Care, and other software applications. Procures regular Activation department and special program supplies to meet operational budgets; and process petty cash receipts. Develop departmental goals and objectives. Actively participate in program delivery. MDS experience an asset. What you bring: 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 Activation, Dementia Care and Therapeutic Techniques, Holistic care, Restorative care, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Montessori-based programming and event planning. Experience in planning, developing and evaluating the effectiveness of group and one-one programming for a diverse population of cognitive and physically impaired aging adults using a resident-centered care approach. Experience or knowledge in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and supervision of volunteers required. Minimum one-year supervisory experience in a 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. Knowledge of community resources, program development, MOHLTC standards. Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required. 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. What you’ll get: Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities. Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization. A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others. Robust benefits package. Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences. Time Type: Full time Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
