Life Enrichment Staff

County of Lambton; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Lambton in Ontario seeks part-time recreation and leisure therapy staff to provide engaging activities for Elders in Long-Term Care Homes. Day, evening and weekend programs will be offered to enhance quality of life and reflect residents' interests.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate a range of activities and outings, coordinate with families and outside vendors, and document care plans and quarterly summaries.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long-term care home.
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline.
• A valid Ontario Driver's License is required. A valid class F Ontario Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic activities i.e. walking program, exercises ROM, dining assistance
• Assist Elders to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
• Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
• Co-ordinate with Elders / families and outside vendors for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders
• Develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate Elder programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community.
• Provide opportunities for Elder and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
• Provision of information to Elders about community activities that may be of interest to them
• Support and assist Elders to participate in independent activities in the Home and community
• Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist Elders to and from programs/activities, set-up, and clean-up of program/activity spaces
• Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings
• Document and update individual Elder care plans
• Complete daily documentation, resident profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
• Complete Elder assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with Elders/families to develop, monitor and update goals
• Complete all required audits which may include, Elder goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
• Maintain a safe environment
• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc.

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or related discipline

Valid Ontario Driver's License (Class F preferred)

Job description

• CUPE 2557
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: LIFEE006531

Description

Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Permanent Part Time

Number of Positions: 2

Hours of Work: As scheduled. Line # 5 & Line # 6 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Small House)

Wage Rate: $29.53 - $32.35/hour

Posting Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County's seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

Provide recreation, leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services, during days, evening and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings, scheduled in a manner that allows all Elders in the Home to benefit. Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each Elder's quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Therapeutic Activities

• Assist with therapeutic activities i.e. walking program, exercises ROM, dining assistance
• Assist Elders to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
• Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
• Co-ordinate with Elders / families and outside vendors for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders

Recreation and Social Activities

• Develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate Elder programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual, small and large group options will be available
• Provide opportunities for Elder and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
• Provision of information to Elders about community activities that may be of interest to them
• Support and assist Elders to participate in independent activities in the Home and community
• Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist Elders to and from programs/activities, set-up, and clean-up of program/activity spaces
• Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings

Documentation

• Document and update individual Elder care plans
• Complete daily documentation, resident profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
• Complete Elder assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with Elders/families to develop, monitor and update goals

Auditing

• Complete all required audits which may include, Elder goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
• Maintain a safe environment

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Direct volunteer and student activities

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline.
• A valid Ontario Driver's License is required. A valid class F Ontario Driver's License is preferred.

Experience

• Two years' experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long-term care home

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.