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Recreation Therapist

Shannex
Truro, NS

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Vision care

Skills

Facilitation
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation therapy
CPR Certification
Food Handler Certification
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Data collection

Full 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, vision, and dental benefits plan, 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

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
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 certification
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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