- Salary
- $60k – $68k
- Location
- Arbutus Care Centre, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 25+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Work Location: Arbutus Care Centre
Address: 4505 Valley Dr, Vancouver, BC, V6L 2L1
FTE: 1.0
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
The Opportunity
This Recreation Manager is responsible for delivering Recreation Services to all clients of the facility. This role collaborates on the delivery of client care specifically designed to meet the needs of the client.
What You Will Need
Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
Three or more years in Recreation Therapy experience in a health care facility.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care setting.
Excellent in gerontology as an asset.
Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI-MDS and care planning is an asset.
Passion and focus on the person centered approach and working with seniors.
Must be able to provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one.
What You Bring
Preliminary identification of the client’s needs and desires for involvement in Recreation Programming.
Ensures recreational programming is designed to meet client needs specific to both neighborhood and individual assessment.
Prevent escalation of behaviors by anticipating changes and designing appropriate programs.
Effectively carry out planned client interventions and present appropriate structured opportunities that promote client participation in Recreation Programming.
Recreation interventions will be implemented to assist the client to meet his/her social, emotional, cognitive, and physical health care goals.
Ensures programming offered has a therapeutic balance and offers appropriate elements of cognitive stimulation, social interaction, diversional activity, and physical activity.
Communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to keep them informed of the recreation participation level of the client.
Attends multidisciplinary Client Care Plan Reviews on each neighborhood/unit; any necessary changes are discussed and shared with the team.
Achieving resident and family satisfaction targets.
Ensuring residents participate in multiple events and activities each month.
Lead, Manage and motivate recreation staff and volunteers to meet department and legislated objectives.
Maintain departmental budget.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive leadership team.
Meaningful Work: Your leadership supports staff wanting to bring their best selves to work and provide best care for the resident population we serve.
Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.
About AgeCare
For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and excited to join a compassionate, dedicated team, AgeCare is the place for you! Apply today!
