Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services Miramichi team
Meaningful Benefits
- 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
About The Opportunity
- Supervises and evaluates the recreation department, which includes work assignments, training, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation;
- Oversees the training, education, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements;
- 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;
- 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;
- Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education.
About You
- A diploma or degree in therapeutic recreation or a related discipline;
- Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid or BLS Certification (required);
- 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;
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills;
- 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;
- Food Safety or Food Handler's certificate is an asset;
- Possession of a Class 4 Driver's License is an asset;
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
About Us
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.