Seniors Wellness Coordinator

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 Seniors' Wellness Coordinator to join our Nursing Home Without Walls team based in Moncton, New Brunswick (Faubourg du Mascaret).

This is a temporary full-time position for one year.

Shannex is partnering with the Department of Social Development, Université de Moncton, and Healthcare Excellence Canada to deliver the Nursing Home Without Walls program.

By connecting seniors with community resources, helping them navigate government and healthcare systems, and providing them with opportunities to socialize, this program allows seniors to continue aging safely and comfortably in their own homes.

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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 salary range: $43, ,000/year
• 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

• With collaboration from the Seniors' Navigator, the Faubourg du Mascaret Recreation team, and Community Partners will help organize social activities such as exercise, musical entertainment, card games, bingo, and intergenerational initiatives between students for seniors in the community to reduce social isolation;
• Provide friendly in-home social visits, and check-ins for seniors in the community;
• Will facilitate social health education events for the community, focusing on the ageing process, how to access programs, and education for care providers for older adults and/or persons with dementia
• Plans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive recreation program plan focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients
• Develops individual service plans with clients/Substitute Decision Makers based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist clients in achieving identified goals;
• Collaborates with client and family to meet their program expectations and needs;

About You

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

• Ability to write and speak French & conversational English is required;
• Experience planning & facilitating group activities is an asset;
• Experience working with the senior population is an asset;
• Personal Support Worker Certification is an asset, Early Childhood education certification would be an asset; or a combination of education and experience
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check required upon hire;
• Current First Aid & CPR is required;
• Class 5 Drivers' License is required;

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

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.