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 LivingTM.We are searching for a Recreation Therapist to join our Cedarstone Enhanced Care team based in Truro 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 IncludeComprehensive health, vision, and dental advantages plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess 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 eventsAccess 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 OpportunityPlans, implements and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program plan focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual,



and spiritual needs of the residents; Using a varietyof interview and observational techniques obtains all necessary information related to the therapeutic recreation assessment; addresses all recreation therapy referrals from the interdisciplinary teamDevelops individual treatment plans with residents/Substitute Decision Makers based on assessment results, applying facilitation techniques to assist residents in achieving identified goalsIn collaboration with the site Recreation Programmer, develops, approves and implements therapeutic recreation programs in a variety of settings, including small groups and one-to-oneModifies s service delivery to support the changing health status or responsive behaviours of all residentsParticipates 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 equipmentDocuments resident progress evaluations, admission assessments and other reports as requiredCreate transition plans for residents coming from Acute Care or other Long-Term Care settingsCollaborate with the Behavioural Support Team to develop behavioural support plans for residents with complex behavioural concernsCollect, analyze, and interpret data collected to help guide strategiesSome travel within Nova Scotia will be required as part of this position.About YouIn 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 RecreationMinimum of one-year combined experience in the delivery of recreation in health careCertified or eligible to be certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationMember of the Atlantic Canadian Society for Certified Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistsBasics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers CourseValid CPR and First Aid certificationA passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

📌 Recreation Therapist (Truro)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Truro