Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator - Jobs in Brookfield, NS

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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 Coordinator to join our Elk Court Team, based in Brookfield, Nova Scotia.Meaningful BenefitsYou 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: $19.62- $22.61Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingEmployee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks ProgramAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the OpportunityAdministers, plans, directs, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the recreation, music, and volunteer programs.Develops and establishes program policies, procedures and objectives consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of the department.Administers the departmental operating budget and other pertinent financial requirements, prepares purchase orders, verifies and approves invoices for payment.Prepares reports, records, statistics and other data as needed or requested.Recruits volunteers for the facility and coordinates volunteer orientation and recognition program.Supervises and evaluates departmental staff and volunteers which includes work assignments, training, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation.Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely.Meets with various public and private groups and community agencies to establish links to recreation services.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, coordinating with other team members in assisting individual residents to meet their assessed needsMaintains appropriate documentation on recreation programs, assessments and progress for individual residentsAbout YouYou have a diploma in recreation or a related discipline.You have 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.You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills.Possession of a Class G Driver’s License is an asset.Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification, as well as a Safe Food Handler’s Course, is required.You can work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings).About UsIt all began in 1988 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, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.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.Quick Apply

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