SPH2025-12 Life Enrichment Aide - Recreation 2025

County of Essex; Leamington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Leamington is seeking a Life Enrichment Aide to develop and provide therapeutic programs for residents. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Recreation Therapy and possess experience in facilitating programs. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Starting pay is $27.11 per hour with part-time availability.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree or 2-year community college diploma in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• At least two years experience required.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Capable of performing physically demanding job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide therapeutic programs to residents.
• Interact closely with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate group and individual programs.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Dietary Aide Experience

Sanitation

Meal Preparation

Education

University degree or 2-year community college diploma in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Overview

Life Enrichment Aide - Recreation

Department : Sun Parlor Home

Location : Leamington Ontario

Type : Temporary positions available

Who We Are :

For over 100 years the Sun Parlor Home has been offering long term care to the community of Essex County. Our Mission is to serve our community by providing supportive resident-focused care that promotes quality of life. As a not-for-profit municipally owned and subsidized long-term care home with 206 beds all of our resources are dedicated to our residents.

Leamington Ontario located on the north shore of Lake Erie provides a thriving diversity of urban and rural experiences. Weather proximity to major centres (Windsor and Detroit) and an extremely affordable cost of living add to Leamingtons charm.

In A Nutshell

As a member of the Life Enrichment Team the incumbent will be responsible for the development and provision of therapeutic programs to individuals and / or small groups of residents. The program design and provisions will be based on the identified needs of individual residents. The incumbent will be expected to interact closely with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of individualized programming.

Members of the Life Enrichment department are required to provide programming in all 5 domains of Recreation. Successful candidates will be able to display a high level of understanding in Recreation Therapy theory practice and outcomes.

Day In the Life

Flexibility is the key to meeting the needs of the residence

• Following monthly event and daily activity calendars
• Facilitation of group programs
• One to one emotional support

What We Are Looking For

• Completion of university degree or 2-year community college diploma in Recreation Therapy or related field
• Must have at least two years experience
• Must be fluent in oral and written English
• Must be capable of performing physically demanding job tasks

What We Are Offering

27.11 per hour

Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at the Career Opportunities section of our website by the posting deadline. Due to the volume of applicants only selected applicants will be contacted.

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please let us know of any accommodations through emailprotected. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1