Recreation Assistant

Shannex; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking a dedicated Recreation Assistant to enrich residents' lives through tailored programs and activities. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to engage with a supportive team, develop innovative wellness initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on the community. Join Shannex and help foster wellness for older adults.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan

RRSP program with employer matching

Access to continuing education and training

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program with vendor discounts

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in recreation, gerontology, or related discipline is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in programming for older adults in an enhanced care facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with residents to assess meaningful activity engagement.
• Assists in developing community-wide programs.
• Evaluates programming to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Recreational Therapy

Computer Skills

Dementia Care

Music Therapy

Education

Diploma or degree in recreation or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Publisher

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.

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

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Recreation Assistant • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada