
Recreation Programmer
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- 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
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout 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;
- A diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline
- A passion for creative arts such as music therapy, art therapy, or artistic expression
- 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
- Possession of a Class G Driver's License is an asset
- Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification is 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)
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.