Retirement Residence Management

Overview

The Retirement Residence Management  Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College Key Facts:

They are the elders who teach us. The voices of our history. The link to our past. And it’s our responsibility to listen, nurture and provide a safe, caring environment so they can continue to be productive and inspiring.

Managing a retirement residence requires a dynamic set of flexible skills, leadership and strong ethics. The Retirement Residence Management program of Fanshawe College will propel you to the forefront of this ever-expanding field. By 2030, more than a quarter of Canadians will be over the age of 65, and the retirement they want is one you can help give them. You’ll enhance your critical thinking skills, your ability to deliver effective service and to market retirement living. You’ll also learn the latest motivational techniques in leadership. 

With your undergraduate degree or diploma under your belt, this intensive and unique program will cap off your skills with mentoring in the workplace. You’ll learn how to lead a team of professionals who have the same goal – to provide seniors with the opportunity to live independent and active lifestyles.

The skills you’ll learn are in demand, and that demand is growing as the population ages. They’ve raised us. They’ve helped us. It’s time to give back. A part-time, online version of this program is available.

Career opportunities:

Thanks to a pair of experiential learning opportunities in the growing retirement residence industry, students of Fanshawe’s Retirement Residence Management program graduate with the knowledge, skill and confidence to oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation of a retirement residence, including client wellness, recreation, foodservice, facilities and maintenance and sales and marketing.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Retirement Residence Management program:

• Executive Director

Lead the operation of a retirement community. by engaging members and employees in providing a high standard of service and value to residents. 

• General Manager

A critical role with an opportunity to impact the day-to-day lives of residents through strong leadership of team members.