Life Enrichment Aide - Full Time

Jarlette Health Services; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health services provider as a Life Enrichment Aide in Collingwood. You will be responsible for delivering engaging recreation and social activities, ensuring they meet the interests of residents. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health, welfare and dental benefits

Pension program with matched contributions

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance for you and dependents

Skills development and internal advancement

Awards and recognition programs

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in Geriatric rehabilitation or Long-Term Care preferred.
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of Life Enrichment Services.
• Implement and communicate a schedule of recreation and social activities.
• Provide opportunities for resident and family input into activities.

Skills

Experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology)

Flexibility

Creativity

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field

Job description

Making An Outstanding Difference In The Lives Of Others

Collingwood Care Centre
250 Campbell St, Collingwood, Ontario

Join our team as a Life Enrichment Aide!

Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator, the Life Enrichment Aide will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of Life Enrichment Services, implement and communicate to all residents and families a schedule of recreation and social activities that are offered during days, evenings and weekends, provide and assist with recreation and social activities that include a range of indoor and outdoor recreation, leisure and outings that are of a frequency and type to benefit all residents of the home and reflect their interests, and provide opportunities for resident and family input into the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities

Qualifications:

• Have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or
• Are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021, ss. 79 and Ontario Regulation ss. 73/22 (1)
• Minimum of one year’s experience in Geriatric rehabilitation or Long-Term Care preferred
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
• Must be flexible, innovative and creative
• Must be computer literate

Our offer to you may also include:

• Health, welfare and dental benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Assistance with tuition for you and dependents
• Skills development and internal advancement to promote growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening and two ( 2 ) supervisory references.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process.

Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits upon eligibility

Skills

Experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) setting is an asset