Life Enrichment Therapist

Halton Region; Oakville; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Region in Oakville seeks a Life Enrichment Worker to plan and deliver recreational, therapeutic, educational, spiritual and cultural programs for residents in a long-term care setting. You will work as part of the Life Enrichment Team, supporting residents and their caregivers with meaningful activities and psychosocial support.

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Supervisor, you will assess residents, develop individual objectives, document progress, and maintain safety and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Recreation or Gerontology and two years’ experience in senior recreation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of Residents' Bill of Rights as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and evaluate activities for residents including events.
• Assist residents and caregivers with supportive interventions.
• Complete resident assessments and document progress in care plans.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Recreation/Gerontology degree

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Recreation or Gerontology

Tools

CPR Certification

Montessori Certification

Job description

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Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

We are proud to operate three non-profit long-term care homes where our employees make a meaningful contribution on the lives of the residents by providing quality care in a family-like atmosphere. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also recognized as a Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight organization.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

To be considered for interview, you must have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed by your local municipal police within the last 6 months or proof of application.

Pay Range: $34.62 - $41.94 /hour

Job Type: Contract < 1 Year

Contract Duration: Up to 5 months

Hours of Work: up to35 hours per week (Variable shifts, every 3rd weekend)

Work Location: Post Inn Village Long Term Care Facility - 203 Georgian Drive, Oakville

Employee Group: OPSEU LTC

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Posting Date: October 22, 2026

Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

Applicants within the bargaining unit will be provided first consideration.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Supervisor you will participate as a member of the Life Enrichment Team and provide recreational, therapeutic, educational, spiritual and cultural programs and psychosocial support programs for residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implementand evaluateone-to-one, small group and large group social, cultural, spiritual, educational, therapeutic and recreational activities for the residents including regular and special events.
• Provideassistance to individual residents and their caregivers in need of supportive intervention.
• Assistcare team volunteers in understanding the particular needs of residents and caregivers.
• Completeresident assessments, developindividual program objectives based on findings, monitorprogress and documentaccordingly in care plans and progress notes. Communicateresident participation and progress at care conferences.
• Assistvolunteers and placement students with recreation programming.
• Assistresidents in maintaining independence in the activities of daily living.
• Ensuresafety and security for residents.
• Ensurethe confidentiality of all resident information.
• Participatein Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Performother duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Recreation and/or Gerontologyas well as two years’ experience in planning and implementing senior’s recreation programs are required.
• Incumbent must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a thorough understanding of the Residents’ Bill of Rights as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Preferred

• Certification in CPR-Basic Rescuer, Montessori Certification, GPA and experience working with volunteers are considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Working/ Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions

• Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check by the first day of employment.
• Current(obtained within the past six (6) months) two-step tuberculosis test orQuanti-FERON-TB Gold plus testby thefirst day of employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.