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 Moody Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, 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. Extra benefits include:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan 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

Collaborate with external Care providers

Collect, analyze, and interpret data collected to help guide strategies.





Some travel within Nova Scotia will be required as part of this position

Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

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 Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association

Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

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

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

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📌 Recreation Therapist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia