POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $82, 409 to $95, 987 annually
Note: 2nd posting

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

About Bruyère Health Long-Term Care Programs

Bruyère Health operates two long-term care (LTC) facilities: Élisabeth-Bruyère Long-Term Care, which is located near the Byward Market in downtown Ottawa and Saint-Louis Long-Term Care, which is located in a peaceful setting on the banks of the Ottawa River in Orléans. Both locations offer the residents a caring, family-friendly, intimate and secure environment. Working within our LTC programs at Bruyère Health offers you the chance to work for a large not-for-profit corporation within a compassionate and tight-knit community. It is an opportunity to get to know teammates, residents and families, build long-lasting relationships and to have a rewarding career caring for vulnerable residents who need and deserve your care. We value our employees and their professional development. Employees can participate in training the next generation of healthcare workforce, and participate in committees, research and innovation projects, dedicated to continuous improvement. Our systems are fully automated, and documentation is done through PointClickCare and PointOfCare.

What is in it for me?

Competitive benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
Wellness program and on-site gyms
Employee perks program
Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Manager, Resident Experience and Quality, you will provide leadership and direction for the high-quality delivery of therapeutic recreation service for Bruyère Health Long-Term Care homes. Your responsibilities will include:

Provide direct oversight for the planning, implementation, direction and evaluation of therapeutic recreation services in keeping with the needs of the residents and in accordance with the standards of practice of the profession in the health care setting.
Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, resident loved ones and community partners.
Provide support and supervision to the recreation therapists, recreation technicians, recreation assistants (students), weekend assistants and resident support workers, including ensuring essential requirements of the Fixing Long Term Care Act are respected.
Be responsible for recreation-related student placements and supervision and maintain the role of liaison with the universities and professional associations.
Work closely with Volunteer and Spiritual Care services and play a central role in the focus on continuous improvement of the resident experience.
Support a culture of quality, wellness, safety and excellence.
Assist in administrative duties such as schedule planning, payroll, product procurement, etc.

How do I qualify?

Required:

Three (3) year Community College Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field, or a combination of the appropriate skills, knowledge and/or experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related role including one (1) year of experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting which includes administrative and supervisory experience.
Experience in the Long-Term Care sector or knowledge of, including familiarity and understanding of Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 and best practices, as well as electronic health record systems.
Experience in supervising and training students.
Advanced knowledge of demographic, health and social services and other trends affecting seniors and Long-Term Care residents.
Fluent in French and English (Candidates who do not meet this language requirement are eligible to apply for this position and may be considered if there are no other suitable applicants who meet this requirement).

Preferred:

Registered member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Long-Term Care experience

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

Passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults by creating a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters social connection and well-being for residents, their loved ones and staff members.
Flexible and excellent ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Outstanding customer service abilities, including superior skills to build and maintain interpersonal relationships.
High degree of initiative, organizational, problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to address performance issues, implement coaching strategies, as well as provide education and follow up as needed.
Skills with various computer programs, software and applications, including Word Processing, spreadsheets, websites, content management and others.
Strong work ethic, adaptability and attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages to create and maintain relationships with external partners.
Ability to respond to issues, document incidents and communications.
Ability to work effectively with others, to drive change as well as voice and act on recommendations.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Demonstrated creative and innovative approach to program development.
Ability to listen to employees, make decisions quickly and support or assign daily work to employees.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see-and take action on creating-a better health system for all.

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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