Life Enrichment Aide - Part-TIme

Jarlette-Health-Services-; Welland; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Employee discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking a Life Enrichment Aide at our Welland location to plan and deliver recreation and social activities for residents, with day, evening and weekend coverage. You will assess interests, support care plans, and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

This part-time role emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and resident well-being, with a friendly, inclusive culture and opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field is an asset.
• Enrollment in a related diploma/degree program is acceptable under regulatory acts.
• Experience in another recreational or social programming capacity relevant to the role.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or long-term care is an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing education.
• Flexible, innovative and creative mindset.
• Computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and communicate a schedule of recreation and social activities for days, evenings and weekends.
• Assess resident interests and abilities, incorporating input from residents and families.
• Contribute to resident care plans and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote resident independence and well-being, align with best practices.
• Maintain safety by adhering to health and safety regulations and communicate with the team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recreation & leisure studies / Therapeutic recreation / Kinesiology / Gerontology (post-secondary)

Enrollment in related diploma/degree program

Job description

Life Enrichment Aide

Status: Part-Time

Location: On site at 635 Prince Charles Drive N., Welland, ON

Existing Vacancy

Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across Ontario, Jarlette Health Services has established itself as an industry leader with over 55 years of experience in the dynamic senior care sector.

Royal Rose is a fully accredited long term care home in Welland, Ontario and serves 160 residents. Welland is located in the heart of Niagara and is approximately 27 km north of Niagara Falls and 24 km south of St. Catharines. Welland is a city to discover. Visitors are attracted to the area’s natural beauty, as they enjoy the annual festivals, downtown restaurants, heritage buildings, waterfront music concerts, multi-cultural attractions, year-round sports competitions, and outdoor events.

Join our team as a Life Enrichment Aide!

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Coordinator, the Life Enrichment Aide implements and communicates to all residents and families a schedule of recreation and social activities that are offered during days, evenings and weekends. This involves assessing resident interests and abilities and incorporating resident and family input. This role also contributes to resident care plans, quality improvement initiatives, the promotion of resident independence and well-being, and staying current with best practices in activity programming. The Life Enrichment Aide must also ensure resident safety by adhering to all health and safety legislation (such as the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act) and maintain effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and residents' families.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits

• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from a community college or university is an asset; 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); or
• Experience in another recreational or social programming capacity that would provide the related skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfill the role.
• Experience in Geriatric rehabilitation or Long-Term Care is an asset
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
• Must be flexible, innovative and creative
• Must be computer literate

Our offer to you may include:

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
• Referral bonus
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

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

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.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

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

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