Recreation Programmer

Collaborating with each client to assess their engagement of meaningful activities in the six dimensions of wellness - Physical, Social, Intellectual, Vocational, Emotional, and Spiritual

Assisting each client in achieving their goals to enhance their overall wellness and assist with defining strategies for achieving those goals

Developing, analyzing and reviewing client-directed individualized and community-wide programs

Fostering partnerships with local businesses and community groups to facilitate program development

Managing the Harmony Program technology to enhance communication with clients and staff

Demonstrates an understanding of the resident-directed Philosophy of Service

Evaluating the Harmony Program to ensure that the program is meeting the clients’ needs and expectations along with upholding the established expectations of the program

Collaborating with the Harmony & Wellness team to develop a plan for full-scope wellness programming in the Hospitality & Wellness, Assisted Living and Memory Care service lines

Working as a member of the Wellness Team toward the departmental goals and priorities

Oversees the process of orientation for each new client to the wellness department and services

Provides ongoing encouragement to clients in areas such as participation, volunteering, making independent decisions, and voicing personal preferences and choices.

Develops and manages the volunteer program including recruiting and screening, placement, orientation and education, and recognition and evaluation. Plans, supervises and evaluates student placements

Oversees the development and implementation of corrective action plans and communicates to staff where appropriate

Completes departmental reports as required

Reports areas and equipment in need of repair to the maintenance

Additional assigned duties as assigned/required

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

Post-Secondary education in recreation/leisure studies, or another related program

You are an energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly and has experience in programming and planning for seniors in a recreational environment

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills

Proof of current, valid First Aid & CPR certification is required

Proof of valid Right to Serve Certification is required.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check prior to appointment

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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 Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.