Music Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen in Winnipeg sucht einen einfühlsamen Musiktherapeuten, der die Lebensqualität der Bewohner durch kreative Musiktherapie verbessert. In dieser Rolle gestalten Sie individuelle und Gruppenprogramme, die das psychische, spirituelle und soziale Wohlbefinden fördern. Sie arbeiten in einem unterstützenden Team und haben die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem respektvollen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an Musik interessiert sind und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben älterer Menschen haben möchten, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

EAP-Programm

HEPP-Pensionsplan

HEB Gesundheits- und Zahnleistungen

Subventioniertes Café vor Ort

Mitarbeiteranerkennungsveranstaltungen

Qualifications

• Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung als Musiktherapeut.
• Kenntnisse über jüdische Kulturen sind von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Musiktherapiesitzungen zur Verbesserung des Wohlbefindens.
• Entwicklung musikalischer Interventionen basierend auf therapeutischen Zielen.

Skills

Musiktherapie

Instrumentenkenntnisse

Singen

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Multitasking

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Therapeutische Prozesse

Teamarbeit

Education

Bachelor in Musiktherapie

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Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture? We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.

JOB TITLE: MUSIC THERAPIST

INDEFINITE TERM

UNION: EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Resident Experience the Simkin Centre’s Music Therapist is a compassionate individual who provides our residents with musical therapy programming including 1:1, small and large group sessions. Session opportunities offered by the Music Therapist will include singing, playing a wide range of instruments to offer opportunity for passive listening, and providing participatory programs that include playing, singing, and creating music.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years’ experience as a music therapist
• Previous experience working in long term care or with clientele experiencing cognitive impairmentis an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Jewish cultures and traditions is an asset
• Have the ability to assess residents’ capabilities, limitations, and special needs
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

SKILLS

• Proficient with playing a variety of instruments
• Excellent singing abilities
• Strong organizational, multitasking and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with the therapeutic process
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Instructs residents on techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation

OTHER

• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position

RESPOSIBILITIES

• Capability of multitasking effectively by playing music, interacting with residents, making assessments, and taking notes simultaneously.
• Designing musical interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve the residents’ psychological, spiritual, physical, and social well-being.
• Providing music therapy sessions.
• Promoting Residents interaction by encouraging singing and movement to music.
• Monitoring residents during musical interventions and measuring the effectiveness of the sessions.
• Keeping records of each resident’s progress.
• Maintaining musical instruments.
• Overseeing and mentoring music therapy interns.
• Participation within the musical structure of the facility to enhance community.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to [e-mail]