Activity Director (Long Term Care)
- Bourget, ON, Canada
The salary range is $55,000 -$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- The salary range is $55,000 -$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Director to join our team of care providers.
Location
Bourget, ON
Time Type
Full Time (18 Month Contract)
About Caressant Care
For nearly 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable and caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become a part of our team and experience fulfilling and impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What We Offer…
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Apply Now
Location
Bourget, ON
Time Type
Full Time (18 Month Contract)
About Caressant Care
For nearly 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable and caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting. Become a part of our team and experience fulfilling and impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What We Offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
- Must possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university
- Must have at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting
- Must have successfully completed the Food Handlers Course and maintain it
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Point Click Care
- Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of the Nursing Home Activities & Long Term Care Standards H
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Apply Now
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Activity Director is responsible for planning and implementing recreational programs for residents in a long-term care environment. The role focuses on enhancing the well-being and quality of life for residents through engaging activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field and at least one year of healthcare experience. A valid Food Handlers Course certification and proficiency in Point Click Care and Microsoft Office are required.
Skills
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Point Click Care
- Therapeutic recreation
- Kinesiology
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Management & Leadership
- Social Services
- Administrative
Keywords
- Long Term Care
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Kinesiology
- Food Handlers Course
- Point Click Care
- Nursing Home Activities Standards
- Healthcare
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Microsoft Office
- Resident Care