Job Description Recreation Program Supervisor West Park Long Term Care Centre Temporary Full Time, 75 hours Bi-Weekly Candidates are invited to apply for the Fullo Time position of Program Supervisor and Coordinator at our 200 bed managed home located in Toronto, Ontario called West Park LTC. Applicants must be willing to work some irregular hours, evenings and weekends. The Program Supervisor and Coordinator acts as a supporting role to the Resident Programs Manager and registered staff by providing Non-Pharmacological based interventions. Strong emphasis on Therapeutic Montessori programs will be used in a multi-disciplinary team environment approach. Duties include but not limited to: Ensures programs are running on time, supplies are in stock, helps to assist with special events. Facilitates daily recreation check in with staff to ensure job duties are being followed and that documentation such as MDS is being completed. Supervision and back up delivery of resident programming, assist with poster and calendar creation, completion of program auditing and other audits as needed. To assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluation of planned programs and charting such as: care planning, MDS, Point Click Care, and Activity Pro Ability to balance ongoing projects that align with strategic plans; such as palliative care LEAP program, Motitech, high risk residents, pain management groups, My Wishes initiatives, volunteer and student recruitment, restorative care, falls and restraint reduction programs. Participates in meetings related to resident care such as Care conferences, and other formal and informal meetings regarding the well-being of residents as required. Manages, facilitates, and evaluates Recreation/Montessori Approach programs that are provided for residents throughout the facility. Including but not limited to Sun downing program, Montessori, and responsive behavior initiative programs. Establishes and improve non pharmacological intervention/strategies for responsive behaviors. Develops Montessori-based resources that can be implemented such as wayfinding signs, self directed activity instructions, and ADL/Communication guides. Facilitates and provides educational information and strategies to help promote understanding of Dementiability, GPA, responsive behaviors and the progress of dementia to staff, caregivers and families. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications Proof of successful completion of a degree or diploma preferred in Recreation Therapy, Montessori Coach/Instructor, Social Services Worker Gerontology or other related field Behavior modification training or application considered an asset Strong working familiarity with implementing Montessori · Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills · Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired. · Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively. Current CPR and Emergency First Aide & Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / VSS within 6 months CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than August 16th, 2025 to the attention of: Trisha Prasad, Program Manager West Park Long Term Care Centre 150 Emmett Avenue, Toronto, ON M6M 0C9 Phone (416) 614-9494 or e-mail trisha.prasad@extendicare.com 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.
