Recreation Programmer
The Birches Nursing Home in
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches
Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Permanent Full-Time
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Recreation Programmer is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating leisure/ therapeutic recreation on an individual basis and/or group program. The Recreation Programmer must demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and psycho-social benefits that therapeutic recreation provides in maintaining and/or enhancing the quality of life for residents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A post-secondary degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies OR a two (2) year community college diploma in Recreation.
- Gerontology Certificate an asset.
- Minimum one year work experience in providing leadership in recreation planning and implementing of programs in a long-term care setting an asset.
- An active membership with the Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association and keep with current new programming approaches and trends in the field is an asset.
- Must possess the following characteristics and skills: strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy; effective oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; creative problem-solving and good assessment skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must provide valid criminal record check and vulnerable record check.
The Birches Offers:
- Free
Parking
- Comprehensive
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive
Orientation
- A
supportive work environment
Salary Range: In
accordance with current collective agreement between The Birches
and C.U.P.E. Local 3199
HOURS OF WORK: Schedule is flexible, includes
weekends, days/evenings and availability for special events.
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
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If the full application form is not completed
with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.