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Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant

ShannexFredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Full-time +1
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 celebrat...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Chief Administrative Officer

Chief Administrative Officer

The Chapman GroupValley Waters, NB, CA
Permanent
The Chapman Group is assisting their client, The Village of Valley Waters in hiring a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to join the municipal team. The CAO is the senior leader and administrative h...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

LifemarkFredericton, York County, Canada
Full-time +1
Lifemark is hiring an Occupational Therapist!.Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. Occupational Therapy is integral in supporting the physical and psycho-...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Lifemark Health GroupFredericton, York County, Canada
Full-time +1
Lifemark is hiring an Occupational Therapist!.Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. Occupational Therapy is integral in supporting the physical and psycho-...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Full-time Occupational Therapist, CFB Gagetown (Attractive hourly compensation)

Full-time Occupational Therapist, CFB Gagetown (Attractive hourly compensation)

Calian GroupFredericton, York County, Canada
Full-time
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces.Through the Health Car...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

pt HealthFredericton, York County, Canada
Full-time +1
Occupational Therapist Lifemark - Northside Physiotherapy.Lifemark is hiring an Occupational Therapist! Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement.Occupational ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Registered Massage Therapist

Registered Massage Therapist

Fredericton Family Chiropractic : A Creating Wellness CentreFredericton, York County, Canada
Full-time +1
We are currently seeking a skilled, compassionate, and client-focused Massage Therapist to join our dedicated wellness team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in therapeutic massage ...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
Horizon Respiratory Therapist Application

Horizon Respiratory Therapist Application

Horizon Health NetworkFredericton
Full-time +3
Horizon is Atlantic Canada’s second largest health authority servicing over a half a million people.We operate 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, health care centres, clinics, and o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant

ShannexFredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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 Assistant to join our Thomas Hall team based in Fredericton N ew Brunswick.

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 :

  • Approximate hourly wag e : $20.68
  • Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) 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

About the Opportunity

  • 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.
  • About You

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

  • A diploma or degree in recreation gerontology or other related discipline;
  • A passion for making a difference in the lives of older adults through music art spiritual intellectual and physical programming;
  • You are an energetic compassionate person who enjoys working with older adults and has experience in programming and planning for older adults in an enhanced care facility;
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written as well as strong computer skills;
  • Proof of current valid CPR and First Aid or BLS Certification (required);
  • Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire;
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings);
  • Advanced proficiency in the English language is required proficiency in French considered an asset;
  • About Us

    Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced also provides Transitional Health services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

    If youre ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!

    Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated . At Shannex every team member belongs.

    All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

    Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Key Skills

    Nursing Home Experience,Swimming,Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Microsoft Publisher,Dementia Care,Recreational Therapy,Alzheimers Care,Cash Handling,Music Therapy,Experience with Children,Supervising Experience

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1