Seniors' Wellness Coordinator Nursing Home Without Walls

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 compassionate energetic and community-minded Seniors Wellness Coordinator to join our Nursing Home Without Walls team based in Fredericton New Brunswick.

Nursing Home Without Walls is an innovative program that takes support directly to older adults in their own homes. This role focuses on enhancing the social wellbeing engagement and overall quality of life of older adults through individualized wellness visits meaningful group programming and strong community connections. If youre energized by flexible purpose-driven work that truly makes a difference this is your opportunity. For more information click here.

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 youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) 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
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• 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 Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one wellness and social visits with seniors living independently in the community
• Build positive supportive relationships with clients and promote social engagement and wellbeing
• Plan coordinate and facilitate weekly group events activities and wellness programs for clients
• Collaborate with recreation coordinators and community partners to develop meaningful programming opportunities
• Support clients in accessing community resources and participating in social and recreational activities
• Monitor client engagement and wellbeing and communicate relevant updates to the Seniors Navigator and team
• Assist with program setup activity preparation transportation coordination and event logistics
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold client confidentiality and professional standards
• Complete accurate documentation evaluations and participation records and use data to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Support a strong culture of safety by following all standard operating procedures safe work practices and contributing to a safe environment for clients staff volunteers and students.

About You

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

• Post-secondaryin a related field such as Gerontology Psychology Kinesiology Recreational Therapy Social Work or a similar discipline
• Availability to work Monday Friday
• Experience working with older adults in community healthcare recreation or wellness settings
• Possession of a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to clients homes
• Ability to write and speak English is required French considered a strong asset;
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check required upon hire;
• Current First Aid & CPR is required;
• Demonstrated passion for supporting the social well-being and quality of life of older adults
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Commitment to representing the Nursing Home Without Walls program in a professional and compassionate manner
• Commitment to client-centered respectful and culturally sensitive care
• Demonstrated ability to adapt programs to changing client needs and behaviours
• Compassion patience and an empathetic approach to client care and support
• Creativity and enthusiasm in planning engaging activities and events
• Experience working in both one-on-one and group settings
• Knowledge of senior wellness healthy aging and community-based supports

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.