Job Number: J1024-0815 Job Title: Recreation Therapist, Transitional Care Job Category: Recreation & Wellness Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Health Centre Number of Positions: 1
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Shannex

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™.

Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), we are opening the first transitional care center in our province, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional care centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. You will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services before they can safely return to their home and community.

We are searching for a Recreation Therapist to join our new Transitional Care Centre team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

The Recreation Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs in the facility with an emphasis on interventions directed towards patient needs and their spiritual, cultural, moral and ethical values, and life style preferences.

The transitional care model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

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 patients

Additional benefits include:

-Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Program (5% employer match) or pension plan for full time and part time employees
- Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
- 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

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program plan focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients.
• Using a variety of interview and observational techniques obtains all necessary information related to the therapeutic recreation assessment; addresses all recreation therapy referrals from the interdisciplinary team.
• Develops individual treatment plans with clients/Substitute Decision Makers based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist clients in achieving identified goals.
• Implements therapeutic recreation programs in a variety of settings, including small groups and one-to-one.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of all therapeutic recreation interventions.
• Assists in the training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements.
• Collaborates with client and family to meet their program expectations and needs.
• Demonstrates effective communication strategies and skills when relating to clients, family, and team members.
• Demonstrates respect for the client 's needs and their spiritual, cultural, moral and ethical values, and life style preferences.

Requirements Include:

You will be service minded, results oriented, and positive towards change and innovation. You will be a team player who works collaboratively to deliver results and also have the ability to work autonomously. In addition, the selected candidate will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation with certification in the field of Therapeutic Recreation
• Certified or eligible to be certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Member of the Atlantic Canadian Society for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists
• Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Class 4 Driver's License required if clients are being transported by facility vehicle
• Minimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of recreation in health care

Asset: Previous experience working in long term care or with seniors

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 patients and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Care at Home team members and Transitional care who create an exceptional patient 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.

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