Recreation Programmer - Permanent Full Time - Days/Evenings/Weekends

Date Posted: July 25, 2025

Closing Date: September 1, 2025

Job Type: Full-time Employment (paid)

Job Category: Health & Wellness

Number of Positions: 1

Job Location: Chester, Nova Scotia

Region: NS - South Shore

Compensation: $19.32

About the Position

Join our Shoreham Team!

Responsibilities:

Participates in the implementation of recreational therapy programs that are based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents
Assists staff with creating new and innovative programming
Assists staff with additional special projects and /or minor administrative tasks
Understands and works within the Recreation Therapy service and department goals and objectives outlined in the Recreation Therapy Operational Plan
Develops and maintains relationships with resident family members
Ensures Shoreham Village policies and procedures are maintained to ensure the safety of self and others
Assists with the daily operations of the recreation department
Assists in ensuring there are adequate recreation supplies
Cleans and checks all equipment, reporting all necessary repairs to the Manager of Recreation Performs other related duties as required
Department: Recreation Therapy - Shoreham Village, Chester, NS
Responsible To: Manager of Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Services

Must have CPR and First Aid course & WHMIS or be willing to obtain.
Must have Recreation Therapy Diploma/Degree
Previous experience in Long Term Care an asset
Must have strong communication; both oral and written
Must be creative, self-motivated, flexible and reliable
Must have strong interpersonal; working with an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to attend in-service programs while on duty as required.
Must be able to lift/move up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods and do frequent bending, lifting and reaching.
Must have a clean criminal police check.
Must be available to work Days, Evening and Weekends
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

Please apply using this link: Shoreham Village Careers

Northwoodcare, Inc
130 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Suite 1 South
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S3

Robyn Bentley
rbentley@nwood.ns.ca
Preferred Contact: Email, Please apply at the link above.