Posted 4 months ago
Recreation Programmer
@ The Birches Nursing Home
Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Birches Nursing Home, a community-governed long-term care facility in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, is hiring a permanent full-time Recreation Programmer. The role plans and runs individual and group leisure and therapeutic recreation for 42 long-term care residents. The schedule is flexible and includes weekends, days, evenings and special events, and the posting names free parking and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group recreation programs
- Deliver leisure and therapeutic recreation for long-term care residents
- Support residents' cognitive, physical, emotional and psycho-social well-being
- Maintain resident-centered routines and adapt programs to residents' needs
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies, or two-year Recreation diploma
- Gerontology Certificate (asset)
- One year of recreation leadership in long-term care (asset)
- Membership with the Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association (asset)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and planning skills
- Basic computer skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association membership |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation Studies, Leisure Studies |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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The Birches Nursing Home
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Recreation Programmer
The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Permanent Full-Time
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Recreation Programmer is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating leisure/ therapeutic recreation on an individual basis and/or group program. The Recreation Programmer must demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and psycho-social benefits that therapeutic recreation provides in maintaining and/or enhancing the quality of life for residents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A post-secondary degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies OR a two (2) year community college diploma in Recreation.
- Gerontology Certificate an asset.
- Minimum one year work experience in providing leadership in recreation planning and implementing of programs in a long-term care setting an asset.
- An active membership with the Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association and keep with current new programming approaches and trends in the field is an asset.
- Must possess the following characteristics and skills: strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy; effective oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; creative problem-solving and good assessment skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must provide valid criminal record check and vulnerable record check.
The Birches Offers:
- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between The Birches
and C.U.P.E. Local 3199
HOURS OF WORK: Schedule is flexible, includes weekends, days/evenings and availability for special events.
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.
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