Supervisor of Therapies

Job Description

• 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 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.
• Develop departmental goals and objects.
• Actively participate in program delivery.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programming budget.
• Satisfy Health Record as they pertain to the department (MDS experience an asset)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, gerontology or other related field from a community college or university required
• Knowledge of the concepts of Restorative care, Holistic care, Activation and Dementia Care
• Previous Experience in a health care or other relevant setting required.
• 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, CCHSS standards
• Previous supervisory experience in long term care an asset
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills.
• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)
• Sufficient knowledge and experience to coordinate religious services and spiritual care in a multi-faith setting required
• 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

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re 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.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!