Programs Manager- Full Time

Responsive Health Management Inc.; Cannington; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Bon Air Long Term Care Residence in Cannington, Ontario, is seeking a Programs Manager to plan, organize and implement innovative resident programs, activities and self-directed resources in line with established standards, policies, and procedures. You will lead programs staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with the Long-Term Care Act and contributing to residents’ well-being.

The role includes budgeting, staff development, and continuous quality improvement, while promoting emotion-based,

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in a health care setting or relevant field.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and high motivation are a must.
• Knowledge of community resources and program development is an asset.
• Knowledge of computers and associated applications are required.
• CPR and First Aid qualifications
• Evidence of TB testing or chest X-ray per Public Health requirements
• Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment/retention and performance management of Programs staff and volunteers
• Orientation and ongoing training and development of Programs staff and volunteers
• Modeling of emotion-based person-centered care living philosophy
• Adheres to human resources policies when recruiting and hiring new employees
• Monitors payroll activities to ensure wage grids, benefits, and holidays are applied as per collective agreements
• Monitors performance of programs staff, students, volunteers
• Ensures the Programs department is operating in compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021
• Develops and maintains departmental annual operating budget
• Ensures appropriate staffing patterns and materials management
• Assists in coordination of Continuous Quality Improvement and Residents First Initiatives with Health Quality Ontario
• Assists with evaluation of resident programs and services for relevance and quality
• Participates in and implements learning toward a person-centred approach
• Supports families and caregivers of people with dementia while promoting person-centred care
• Understands quality indicators
• Other duties as assigned per Job Task Inventory

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Program planning

Community resources

Computers & applications

CPR & First Aid

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (preferred)

Tools

Computers and related applications

Job description

Bon Air Long Term Care Residence Cannington, ON L0E1E0, CAN

Description

\"How do you live in the moment?\"

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moralcompass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and lovingperson who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Programs Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning,organizing, and implementing innovative programs, activities, and self-directed resources based on established standards, policies, and procedures, which will enrich or maintain the lifestyle ofresidents and promote the overall delivery of well-being.

Wage Rate

The starting annual salary is $ 58,000

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment/ retention and performance management of Programs staff and volunteers
• Orientation and ongoing training and development of Programs staff and volunteers
• Modeling of emotion-based person-centered care living philosophy
• Adheres to human resources policies when recruiting and hiring new employees.
• Monitors payroll activities to ensure that wage grids, benefits, statutory holidays, vacations,lieu days are applied as per the collective agreements
• Monitors performance of programs staff, students, volunteers
• Ensures the Programs department is operating in compliance with the regulations within theFixing Long Term Care Act 2021 and responds to any citation identified by the Ministry of Long-Term Care
• Develops and maintains departmental annual operating budget
• Ensures appropriate staffing patterns, effective utilization of staff and materials management
• Assists in the coordination of the Continuous Quality Improvement program and follows the Residents First Initiatives with Health Quality Ontario
• Assists with the evaluation of all resident programs and services for relevance, quality, andeffectiveness
• Participates in and implements learning which develops one’s own emotional self-awarenessand a person centered approach towards others
• Supports families, friends and supporters of people experiencing dementia, balancing thiswith the promotion of a person centered approach to individuals
• Understands the nature and meaning of quality indicators
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• Must have at least one year of experience in a health care setting or relevant field and,
• (i) a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, gerontology, kinesiology, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related field from anOntario post-secondary institution, or
• (ii) a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificatedescribed in subclause (i).
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and high motivation are a must.
• Knowledge of community resources and program development is an asset.
• Knowledge of computers and associated applications are required.
• CPR and First Aid qualifications
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing howto turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (includinga Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TBtesting (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within thelast year), as per Public Health requirements
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up todate” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes asdetermined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although weappreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

Required

Person-centered approach

Expert

Knowledge of Community Resources

Expert

Knowledge of Computer Applications

Expert

Computer Skills

Expert

Creativity and High Motivation

Expert

Data Collection and Trend Analysis, Reporting

Expert

Knowledge of Google Suite

Expert

Leadership Skills

Expert

Organizational Skills

Expert

Program Planning and Evaluation

Expert

Education

Required

Post Secondary Diploma or better in Recreation/Leisure Studies or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Kinesiology.

College or better in Recreation/Leisure Studies.

College or better in Therapeutic Recreation.

Post Secondary Diploma or better in Gerontology.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a long-term care facility is required.