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Job Number: J- Job Title: Recreation Programmer Job Category: Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Adeline Hall Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work — they’re places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living.

We’re opening Adeline Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June , and we’re searching for an experienced and passionate Recreation Programmer to join our opening team.

Why Shannex?

When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We’re proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (if eligible)
• Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance (if eligible)
• Pension plan for part-time and full-time staff
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• 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

What You’ll Do

• Collaborates with each resident and/or family to assess their engagement of meaningful activities in the six dimensions of wellness- Physical, Social, Intellectual, Vocational, Emotional, and Spiritual;
• Assists each resident in achieving their goals to enhance their overall wellness and assist with defining strategies for achieving those goals;
• Develops, analyzes, and reviews resident-directed individualized and community-wide programs;
• Fosters partnerships with local businesses and community groups to facilitate program development;
• Evaluates programming to ensure that the programs are meeting the residents’ needs and expectations along with upholding the established expectations;
• Collaborates with the Recreation team to develop a plan for full-scope wellness programming for all service lines;
• Oversees the process of orientation for each new resident to the recreation department, services offered and activities/amenities available to them;
• Oversees Recreation services for special functions ensuring organization, cost efficiency & appropriate staffing;

What You Bring

• You have a diploma/degree in recreation or a related discipline.
• You have a passion for creative arts such as music therapy, art therapy, or artistic expression.
• 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.
• You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills.
• Possession of a Class G Driver’s License is an asset.
• Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification, as well as a Safe Food Handler’s Course, is required.
• You can work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings).

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 Care. In 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.