Position Summary:

Reporting to Administrator, the activation supervisor is responsible for the effective management of the social services program, direct and manage social, physical, recreation and leisure programs/ services suitable for residents, and co-ordinate Pastoral Services and Volunteer Services for the residents of the Home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the provision of appropriate quality of leisure and recreation services suited to the abilities, strengths, needs and interests of residents by involving residents in planning of activities, outings, and social functions.

• Ensure that specific programming takes into account the former lifestyles and interests of each resident.

• Plan, develop, implement and monitor recreation and leisure services.

• Set standards as required to meet individual residents’ social and psychological needs and their expectations using a resident-driven approach.
• Facilitate and use the humanizing elements (pets, plants, birds, children, visiting entertainment, décor and programs) to work with the residents and ensure they are supported and integrated into the everyday life of the residents.
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives for the Home through strategic planning and for recreation and leisure services.
• Plan, develop, implement and monitor recreation and leisure services using a variety of programs including individual, small and large group, active and passive, leisure, recreation and therapeutic activities.
• Manage the department’s human, financial budget and material resources.
• Implement activities to monitor, evaluate and improve quality.
• Ensure accurate documentation of recreation and leisure services for the residents.
• Support and provide direction to Resident Council and Family Counsel (if requested), family support and volunteer services. Participating in the interdisciplinary care meeting for each resident on admissions and annually, and more often as required.
• Maintaining appropriate resident and department records.
• Providing monitoring and continuous improvements for individual resident and departmental program.
• Meeting on a regular basis with staff, residents, and families to evaluate programs, encouraging innovations and ensuring members function as a team.
• Provide staff development to new staff and volunteers including orientation, in-service and continuing education.
• Support and promote staff and volunteer development and ongoing education.
• Ensure competency of the activities, restoration staff, and volunteers.
• Facilitate and implement Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities for the department.
• Co-ordinate recreation services with other internal and external services and/or community agencies.
• Coordinating and directing faith groups’ programs of support to residents by recruiting visiting clergy and volunteers to provide regular ongoing ministry to residents of diverse faiths, cultures and languages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related fields from another jurisdiction in Ontario postsecondary institution.
• At least one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in working with seniors or similar program is an asset.
• Knowledge of program development.
• Knowledge of programs and techniques in recreation, leisure and restoration for seniors with dementia to help improve their care and quality of life.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written English and the ability to speak Cantonese/Mandarin is preferred.
• Ability to work well with people in both large and small groups.
• Computer proficiency.
• CPR certification.

 Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  No telephone calls please.

Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.