Bilingual Recreation Coordinator
- Moncton, NB, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $26.82 - $28.51 · Full-time
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- Approximate hourly wage: $26.82 - $28.51
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- English
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Original 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 Permanent Full-Time (1 FTE) Recreation Coordinator to join our Faubourg Du Mascaret - Pavillion Richard team based in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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:
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for a Permanent Full-Time (1 FTE) Recreation Coordinator to join our Faubourg Du Mascaret - Pavillion Richard team based in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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 hourly wage: $26.82 - $28.51
- 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
- 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.
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- 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;
- Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid or BLS Certification (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);
- Advanced proficiency in the English and French is required;
- Possession of a Class G Driver’s License is an asset;
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess residents’ interests and wellness goals, then develop and evaluate individualized and community-wide recreation programs across six dimensions of wellness. Coordinate resident orientation, community partnerships, and recreation services for special functions in collaboration with the recreation team.
Requirements
A diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline is required, along with experience planning recreational programs for seniors and a passion for creative arts. Candidates must have advanced English and French proficiency, current CPR and First Aid or BLS certification, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts; a Class G driver’s license is an asset.
Skills
- Recreation Programming
- Wellness Program Development
- Resident Engagement
- Individualized Program Planning
- Community Partnership Development
- Program Evaluation
- Event Coordination
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- English Proficiency
- French Proficiency
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
- CPR And First Aid
- Flexible Scheduling
Benefits
- Health, Vision, And Dental Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Life And Travel Insurance
- 24/7 Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP With 5% Employer Matching
- Vacation Accrual
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Recognition And Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Recreation
- Senior Care
- Healthcare
- Six Dimensions Of Wellness
- Physical Wellness
- Social Wellness
- Intellectual Wellness
- Vocational Wellness
- Emotional Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
- Resident-Directed Programming
- Community-Wide Programs
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Creative Arts
- Community Partnerships
- Program Evaluation
- Resident Orientation
- Special Event Coordination
- CPR
- First Aid
- BLS Certification
- English
- French
- Class G Driver’s License
- Vulnerable Sector Check