Wellness Coordinator

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Wellness Assistant in Moncton, New Brunswick. This temporary position offers meaningful benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth while you help create engaging recreational programs focusing on the wellness of seniors.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual

Access to continuing education and training

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and planning for seniors in a recreational environment.
• Advanced proficiency in English; French is an asset.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating recreation programs.
• Conducting recreation programs in various settings.
• Documenting client progress evaluations and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

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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 Assistant (Recreation) to join our Faubourg du Mascaret team based in Moncton, New Brunswick.

This is a temporary position with an end date of April 1, 2026.

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: $16.03 - $16.55
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) 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 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

• Assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating internal and external recreation programs focusing on emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the clients;
• Conducting recreation programs in a variety of settings, such as large groups, small groups and one-to-one;
• Preparing rooms, materials and equipment for recreation programs;
• Motivating and facilitating client participation in recreation programs and involvement with the community;
• Documenting client progress evaluations, admission assessments and other reports as required;
• Maintaining accurate client participation records; analyzes data to assist in the development of appropriate programs;
• Assisting in the training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements.
  
  

About You

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

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education;
• A post-secondary education in a relative field considered a strong asset and is preferred;
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset;
• 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;
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate considered an asset;
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire;
• Class 4 Driver’s License considered an asset;
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
  
  

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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