Recreation Assistant
- Fredericton, NB
- $24.08 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Approximate hourly wage: $24.08
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) 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.
- A diploma or degree in recreation, gerontology, or other related discipline;
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of older adults through music, art, spiritual, intellectual, and physical programming;
- You are an energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with older adults and has experience in programming and planning for older adults in an enhanced care facility;
- 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 language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset;