DIRECTOR OF ACTIVATION – ONE YEAR FULL TIME MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT

JOB SUMMARY:

The Salvation Army Hon. Ray and Helen Lawson Eventide Home located in Niagara Falls, is a not-for-profit Long Term Care home seeking an experienced, creative, and insightful Temporary Full -Time Director of Activation for a one year Maternity Leave Contract.

The Director of Activation is a member of the management team who is responsible for managing, training, and mentoring department employees as well as co-ordinating, planning, scheduling, implementing and evaluating all programs and activities within the Activity Department. This includes ensuring the provision of a wide range of services and activities to meet the Residents’ physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

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Develop programs that will promote sensory stimulation and a sense of well-being for each Resident.

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Network with Residents, Staff and family members on matters which may enhance knowledge concerning the Resident.

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To simulate and motivate Resident participation.

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Select and train Staff to provide understanding as to how programmed activities contribute to Residents well-being at Eventide.

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Network with all department heads regarding Activity programs and Residents’ involvement.

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Plan special events.

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Promote and/or be available for evening and weekend programs.

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Prepare event calendars.

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Assist and Support the Residents’ Council in holding meetings and voicing their concerns and suggestions, and in turn, respond to issues raised by the Residents.

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Ensure that all required reports and records are completed.

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Facilitate monthly department meetings and participate in home specific committees.

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Responsible for the oversight of all student practicums.

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Maintain budget control of operating and capital expenditures in cooperation with the Executive Director.

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Facilitates department budgets by ensuring sufficient resources/equipment is available through budget preparation.

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In collaboration with the Nursing Department, implement and/or support Restorative Care Programming.

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Ensure effective communication with all Residents, family members, staff and volunteers.

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Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights, MOHLTC Long Term Homes Care Act 2007 and MOHLTC Long Term Homes Care Act 2007 Regulations.

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Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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A post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university.

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At least 2 years’ experience in Long Term Care preferably in a Managerial Role.

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Knowledge of programs and techniques in recreation and leisure.

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Knowledge of community resources.

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Demonstrates effective leadership, interpersonal and organization skills.

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Competency in Point Click Care and MS Office an asset.

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Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to:

Captain Lisa Randell

Director of Religious and Spiritual Care

Email:

Website: www.niagaraeventide.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.