Job Number: J0125-0762 Job Title: Recreation Programmer Job Category: Recreation & Wellness Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Glasgow Hall Number of Positions: 1
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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 Recreation Programmer to join our Glasgow Hall team based in Dartmouth, 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:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks 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

About the Opportunity

• Conducts recreation programs in a variety of settings, such as large groups, small groups and one-to-one
• Plans, implements and evaluates internal and external recreation programs focusing on emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Prepares rooms and equipment for recreation programs; lays out material for residents' use; cleans up recreation areas; maintains proper care and level of supplies and equipment.
• Motivates and facilitates resident participation in recreation programs and resident involvement with the community.
• Documents resident progress evaluations, Admission Assessments and other reports as required.
• Maintains accurate resident participation records; analyzes data to assist in the development of appropriate programs.
• Assists in the training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements.
• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies.

About You

Requirements Include:

• Two year post secondary diploma in Recreation/Leisure Studies.
• Undergraduate degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• The ability to work required shifts, weekends and holidays.

The following would be considered assets:

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment needed for a variety of recreation programs used in a therapeutic setting.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Knowledge of human behavior as related to the recreational needs of institutional residents.
• Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.