Life Enrichment Worker – Long Term Care

triOS Education Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

S&R Group in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Life Enrichment professional to plan, lead, and support engaging activities for Residents. You will coordinate group programs, assist with mobility, and help Residents participate fully in daily life.

A post-secondary credential in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field is required, with LTC experience preferred. First Aid/CPR, VSS, and other certifications are expected; shifts include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field
• Experience in Life Enrichment in Long Term Care preferred
• Restorative Care training asset
• VSS check completed within past 6 months; First Aid/CPR current; TB 2 Step updated

Responsibilities

• Planned, led, and assisted with group programs, one-to-one activities, and special events for Residents
• Assessed Residents’ recreation, leisure, therapeutic, and restorative care needs and developed individualized care plans
• Supported Residents in getting to and from programs to participate
• Completed documentation, care plans, and MDS coding accurately and on time
• Continued therapy programs as directed by therapists to promote mobility, independence, and quality of life
• Maintained program supplies and equipment; created welcoming environment
• Guided and supported volunteers and students in life enrichment activities
• Participated in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Worked flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Education

Recreation and Leisure Studies (post-secondary)

Therapeutic Recreation

Kinesiology

Gerontology

Tools

PCC

ActivityPro

Email

Word

Care Planning

Job description

46 Lanark Crescent, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada • Part-time • Department: Life Enrichment • Compensation: up to CAD 21.35 - hourly

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

Our Life Enrichment teams plan, coordinate, and produce programming that delivers the 5 domains of care (Physical, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual). Imagine it’s an average weekday and your Grandma calls you to tell you she’s about to do something fun—but what could it be? Is she joining a drumming circle outside at the vegetable garden? Is she going to have a Bob Ross night with her friends? Is there a black-tie gala coming up that evening? Be a part of the innovative team that creates memories like this!

• Planned, led, and assisted with group programs, one-to-one activities, and special events that brought joy and meaning to Residents
• Assessed Residents’ recreation, leisure, therapeutic, and restorative care needs, and developed individualized care plans to support their well-being
• Supported Residents in getting to and from programs so they could fully participate
• Completed documentation, care plans, and MDS coding accurately and on time, following policies and procedures
• Continued therapy programs as directed by therapists to promote Residents’ mobility, independence, and quality of life
• Helped create a welcoming environment through seasonal decorating and maintaining program supplies and equipment
• Provided guidance and support to volunteers and students engaged in life enrichment activities
• Participated in team meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives, sharing insights to enhance Resident care
• Worked flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, to ensure Residents had opportunities for meaningful engagement every day
• And supported your team as needed.

When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:

• Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home life
• When eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefits
• Pension/RRSP matching
• And many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, gift cards, and paid days off

We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or Gerontology
• Experience in Life Enrichment in Long Term Care (recreation, leisure, therapeutic programs, restorative care, volunteerism) preferred
• Restorative Care training considered an asset
• Computer skills (Email, Word, Care Planning, Graphics) with working knowledge of PCC and ActivityPro
• First Aid (every 3 years) and CPR certification (annually)
• Food Handler’s certification (every 5 years)
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check completed within the past 6 months
• TB 2 Step updated within the last year

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.