Music Therapist

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Quebec, Canada Njoyn Full time
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 Music Therapist to join our new Moody Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Phase 2 opening in April 2025, Moody Hall will be home to 144 residents and will feature private suites and washrooms, ample natural light, wider hallways, and new equipment. The home is designed with six neighbourhoods for 24 residents. Every neighbourhood has dedicated nursing stations, dining rooms, living rooms, libraries and activity spaces.

At Moody Hall, we have an innovative Main Street, a purposefully designed space that creates a charming, small-town atmosphere encouraging independence and community spirit among residents.

Main Street is a vibrant hub that includes a cozy café, a town hall, theatre, chapel and schoolhouse.

Together, these features create an inviting, community-focused environment for social interaction and personal independence, making Moody Hall a unique and enriching place to call home.

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 (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks 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

- Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates comprehensive Music Therapy Programs focusing on the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents in a variety of settings.
- Assess the abilities and needs of the population served. Establishes goals and objectives to meet identified needs.
- Addresses all music therapy referrals from the interdisciplinary team.
- Prepares rooms and equipment for music therapy programs; prepares material for clients' use; cleans up program areas; maintains proper care and level of supplies and equipment.
- Documents client progress; maintains accurate client records; analyzes data to assist in the development of appropriate programs.
- Attends in-services, workshops, conferences, and other educational sessions for ongoing professional development.
- Coordinates and supervises student placements where applicable.

About You

- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy, completion of 1000-hour clinical internship.
- Minimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of music therapy in a health care setting
- Accredited, or in the process of becoming accredited, with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.

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.

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