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\xe2\x84\xa2.

We are searching for a Behavioural Interventionist to join our Cedarstone Enhanced Care team based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

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 our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks 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

• Create transition plans for residents coming from Acute Care or other Long-Term Care settings;
• Collaborate with the Behavioural Support Team to develop behavioural support plans for residents with complex behavioural concerns;
• Collaborate with external Care providers;
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data collected to help guide strategies;
• Support Staff and families to understand behaviours;
• Support staff to implement strategies to address complex behaviours;
• Provide staff education;
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of strategies employed, revise as necessary; and
• Some travel within Nova Scotia will be required as part of this position.

About You

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

• A bachelor\'s degree in Psychology with a focus on Behaviour Intervention, Advanced Diploma in Behaviour Intervention, and/or Degree in Applied Behavioural Analysis;
• Experience in developing behavioural strategic interventions for a geriatric population;
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for a Geriatric Population;
• First Aid, CPR, PIECES and Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training are considered an asset;
• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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 more than three decades, 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, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

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.

Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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