Recreation Programmer

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 Part Time Work Location: Parkland at the Common Number of Positions: 1

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 Wellness Coach to join our PARKLAND AT THE COMMON team based in HALIFAX, 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: $21.60 - $23.66
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
• 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 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

• 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

About You

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

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.