Job Number: J1024-1133 Job Title: Recreation Programmer Job Category: Administrative Staff (Receptionist, Concierge, Driver, Chauffeurs, etc.) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: October 22, 2024 Closing Date: November 22, 2024 Work Location: Parkland West Bedford Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Recreation Programmer to join our team Parkland West Bedford based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Plans, implements and evaluates internal and external recreation programs focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients;
• Conducts recreation programs in a variety of settings, such as large groups, small groups and one-to-one;
• Collaborates with client and family to meet their program expectations and needs.;
• Demonstrates effective communication strategies and skills when relating to clients, family, and team members;
• Demonstrates respect for the client's needs and their spiritual, cultural, moral and ethical values, and life style preferences;
• Modifies service delivery to support the changing health status or responsive behaviours of the clients;
• Demonstrates a rapport with clients and families that reflects an understanding of the importance of respecting client's choices, privacy, promoting independence and the right to refuse services;
• Prepares rooms and equipment for recreation programs; lays out material for clients' use; cleans up recreation areas; maintains proper care and level of supplies and equipment;
• Motivates and facilitates client participation in recreation programs and client involvement with the community;
• Collaborates with clients and Substitute Decision Makers in developing recreation-related goals and interventions.
• Documents client progress evaluations, admission assessments and other reports as required;
• Maintains accurate client participation records; analyzes data to assist in the development of appropriate programs;
• Transporting residents to events and outings as scheduled:
• Assists in the training, education, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements;
• Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education.
  

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Two year post-secondary diploma in Recreation/Leisure Studies;
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification;
• Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course;
• Class 4 Driver's License required if clients are being transported by facility vehicle;
• Knowledge of techniques and equipment needed for a variety of recreation programs used in a therapeutic setting;
• Knowledge of human behaviour as related to the recreational needs of the client population;
• Strong computer literacy skills (including word processing, spreadsheet and database software);
• Ability to maintain records related to the recreation programs of institutional clients;
• Ability to read and write the English language;
  

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.