Recreation Programmer

Job Description

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 Northumberland Hall team based in Amherst Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additionalbenefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $20.92- $24.11
• 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 the group health benefit plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation accrual (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram 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 throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Plansimplementsand 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 culturalmoraland ethical values and lifestyle 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 clients 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;maintainsproper care and level of supplies and equipment
• Motivates andfacilitatesclient 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 asrequired
• Maintainsaccurateclient participation records; analyzes data toassistin the development ofappropriate programs
• Transporting residents to events and outings as scheduled
• Assistsin the training education supervision and evaluation of volunteers and student placements
• Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited toidentifyingand reporting hazards following safe work practices and procedures wearing personal protective equipment supporting others to worksafelyand completing safety education
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures safe work practices and training provided
• Additionalduties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Recreation/Leisure Studies
• Proof of current valid CPR and First Aid certification isrequired
• Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and where applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment
• Class 4 Drivers Licenserequiredif 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 processingspreadsheetand database software)
• Ability tomaintainrecords related to the recreation programs of institutional clients
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Displaysa high levelof initiativeeffortand commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision.

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.