Life Enrichment Aide - Full Time

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

Job summary

Join a leading health service organization as a Life Enrichment Aide in Midland, Ontario. In this role, you will create fun and engaging activities for residents, drawing from their interests and enhancing their quality of life. Ideal candidates will have a background in recreation or therapeutic recreation, along with the creativity and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of residents. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in geriatric rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.
• Active interest in ongoing education.
• Flexibility, innovation, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Life Enrichment Services and implement a schedule of activities.
• Provide opportunities for resident and family input into activity development.
• Schedule indoor and outdoor recreation and social activities.

Skills

Experience in a long-term care (gerontology) setting

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Enrollment in a relevant diploma or degree program

Job description

Making an outstanding difference in the lives of others

Join our team as a Life Enrichment Aide!

Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Coordinator, the Life Enrichment Aide will be responsible for delivering Life Enrichment Services, implementing and communicating a schedule of recreation and social activities to residents and families. These activities will be scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends and include indoor and outdoor recreation, leisure, and outings tailored to residents' interests. The role also involves providing opportunities for resident and family input into activity development and scheduling.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or a related field from a community college or university; or
• Enrollment in a community college or university in a relevant diploma or degree program 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
• Active interest in ongoing education
• Flexibility, innovation, and creativity
• Computer literacy

Additional Requirements:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, tuberculosis screening, a current criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening, and two supervisory references are required for employment.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require an accommodation.

We appreciate all applicants' interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Note during COVID-19: Jarlette Health Services has implemented heightened safety protocols and continues to follow guidelines from health authorities. Job responsibilities are being reviewed and adjusted to ensure safety.

No artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process.

Skills

• Experience in a long-term care (gerontology) setting is an asset
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field