Life Enrichment Coordinator

Alexander Place; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension eligibility

Referral bonuses

Tuition and education support

Career growth opportunities

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Jarlette Health Services is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator for Alexander Place in Waterdown, Ontario. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating activities to enrich residents’ lives, with attention to autonomy and cultural sensitivity.

You will work with care teams and families, coordinating with other departments and overseeing the department’s capital and operating budgets. A post-secondary recreation-related credential is required, with experience in long-term care

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or equivalent.
• Experience in health care or relevant field as required by Ontario regulations.
• Must demonstrate ongoing education interest.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate culturally sensitive activities for residents addressing spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs.
• Monitor participation and ensure resident choice and autonomy in activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and residents’ families; train team; manage department budgeting.

Skills

Gentle persuasion

Montessori approach

Computer literacy

Education

Recreation/Leisure degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Status: Full Time, Permanent

Location: On site at 329 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, 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.

Alexander Place is a fully accredited long term care home in Waterdown, Ontario and serves 128 residents. It is a growing, predominantly residential community within the city of Hamilton and approximately 60 km west from downtown Toronto. The community is known for its natural beauty, and numerous wetland trails, alongside local amenities like unique shops, diverse restaurants, and community events.

Join our team as a Life Enrichment Coordinator!

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is instrumental in fostering a vibrant and engaging environment for residents to ensure their well-being and satisfaction.

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of culturally sensitive activities for residents. These activities address spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs. A crucial element of this function is monitoring participation and ensuring residents maintain choice and autonomy in selecting activities.

The Life Enrichment Coordinator collaborates closely with other departments and residents’ families, facilitates resident connection with the wider community, and provides ongoing training to the team. They are also responsible for the capital and operational budgeting processes for the department.

We are looking for the following qualifications and traits

• Successful completion of a post‑secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario postsecondary institution, or a postsecondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that in the reasonable opinion of the licensee is equivalent.
• Experience in the health care or relevant field/setting as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 ss. 72 (2) and Ontario Regulation 246/22);
• Gentle persuasion approach or Montessori preferred;
• Experience working with seniors in a long‑term care setting;
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in individual and group program planning, implementation, and evaluation for those with differences in cognitive abilities;
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education;
• Must have knowledge of community resources, recreation program development and techniques;
• 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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