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 Opal Ridge Enhanced Care team based in Dartmouth, 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:

• Approximate hourly wage: $20.92 - $21.28

• 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 (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 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 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

• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

• Additional duties as assigned/required

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
• Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid certification is required
• Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• 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
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behaviour and attention to detail