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Recreation Therapist
1 month ago
Job Description
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 Therapist to join our Cedarstone Enhanced Care team based in Truro, 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 RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance 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 safetyAbout the Opportunity
Plans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program plan focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the residents; 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 residents/Substitute Decision Makers based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist residents in achieving identified goals; In collaboration with the site Recreation Programmer, develops, approves and Implements therapeutic recreation programs in a variety of settings, including small groups and one-to-one; Modifies s service delivery to support the changing health status or responsive behaviours of all residents; Participates in the ongoing evaluation of all therapeutic recreation interventions; Works with the recreation programmer to support the preparation, equipment, materials needed for recreation programs, and oversees proper use and care of supplies and equipment; Documents resident progress evaluations, admission assessments and other reports as required; Create transition plans for residents coming from Acute Care or other Long-Term Care settings; Collaborate with the Behavioural Support Team to develop behavioural support plans for residents with complex behavioural concerns; Collaborate with external Care providers; Collect, analyze, and interpret data collected to help guide strategies; Some travel within Nova Scotia will be required as part of this position.About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation with certification in the field of Therapeutic Recreation; Minimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of recreation in health care; 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 certificationAbout Us
It all began in 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.
