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 Occupational Therapists to join our Shannex team. We have diverse opportunities available at various sites/programs in Nova Scotia: Colchester Cumberland Region, Annapolis Valley & South Shore, Halifax Regional Municipality and our Bedford Transitional Care Unit Opening Winter 2024!

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 Nova Scotians. Additional benefits include:

• Starting Salary: $66,750
• Tuition Reimbursement for new Grads (where applicable)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Reimbursement for annual license renewal
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• 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

• Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in key life activities required to manage independently, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, and splinting.
• Focus on maintaining and/or improving the ability to perform key life activities required to maintain independence.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan.
• Travel between sites, where applicable 
• Evaluates progress in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians in regard to effectiveness of treatment
• Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment programs maintains treatment records as required
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; gives evaluation and progress reports.  Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints or other orthotic devices as needed; instructs on the use of the equipment.
• Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, geri chairs and power wheelchairs
• Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Bachelors or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy, the use of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, positioning chairs, utensils and splints and knowledge of the potential hazards associated with equipment, tools, and materials used in occupational therapy.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and ensuring Nova Scotians have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.   

Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health, we will open the first transitional care center in our province, in December 2024, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional care centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. Occupational Therapists will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services like occupational therapy before they can safely return home/community.

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.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.