PROGRAM SUPERVISOR & COORDINATOR - Permanent Full Time - West Park LTC

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Long Term Care Centre in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor. This role involves supervising recreation programs, maintaining documentation, and developing Montessori-based resources. Candidates should have a degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Montessori principles. Flexibility to work irregular hours is essential. This is a temporary full-time position.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a degree or diploma preferred in related fields.
• Behavior modification training or application considered an asset.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs are running on time and supplies are stocked.
• Supervise and deliver resident programming.
• Maintain appropriate department records and documentation.

Skills

Montessori implementation

Communication skills

Program planning

Time management

Education

Degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy

Behavior modification training

Job description

Overview

Recreation Program Supervisor

West Park Long Term Care Centre

Temporary Full Time 75 hours Bi-Weekly

Candidates are invited to apply for the Full o 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures programs are running on time, supplies are in stock, and assists 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manages, facilitates and evaluates Recreation / Montessori Approach programs that are provided for residents throughout the facility, including but not limited to Sundowning program, Montessori, and responsive behavior initiative programs; establishes and improves 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 promote understanding of Dementiability, 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-on-one / group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Current CPR and Emergency First Aid & Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / VSS within 6 months.