Life Enrichment Coordinator

Avalon Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension match

Referral bonus

Tuition support

Career development

Awards programs

Discounts for products and services

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Avalon Care Centre in Orangeville, Ontario is seeking a Life Enrichment Coordinator to lead planning, implementation and evaluation of activities for residents. The role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, resident autonomy, and inter-department collaboration.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage program budgets and work with families to enhance resident well-being and engagement in daily life.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field.
• Experience in health care or relevant setting as required by Ontario regulations.
• Montessori or gentle persuasion approach preferred.
• Experience with seniors in long-term care settings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of individual and group program planning and evaluation for cognitive differences.
• Active interest in ongoing education and professional development.
• Knowledge of community resources and recreation program development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate culturally sensitive activities for residents.
• Monitor participation and support resident choice and autonomy.
• Collaborate with other departments and residents’ families; connect with the community.
• Provide ongoing training to the team and assist with budgeting for the department.

Skills

Seniors care

Montessori approach

Ongoing education

Community resources

Program planning

Computer literacy

Education

Recreation/therapeutic degree or diploma

Job description

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Location: On site at 355 Broadway Front Entrance, Orangeville, 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.

Avalon Care Centre is a fully accredited long term care home in Orangeville, Ontario and serves 137 residents. Orangeville is approximately 60 km north of Mississauga and offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities, a thriving arts scene, extensive park and recreation facilities, and easy access to natural landscapes. The community is known for its welcoming, diverse population and serves as a growing hub with a good balance of cultural attractions and outdoor activities.

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 post secondary institution, or a post secondary 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.