Life Enrichment Worker Jobs

DATE: August 4th, 2023

LOCATION: North York, ON – Arleta & Shoreham

COMPENSATION: $44,259 - $54,011 Annually Prorated

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 13,969 annually and providing 1,788 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Life Enrichment Worker.

JOB SUMMARY:

Working within a team of other professionals, the Life Enrichment Worker will enhance the quality of life for clients facing complex challenges which could include mental health and/or addiction challenges, cognitive impairment, ongoing physical health issues, responsive behaviours and/or other neurological disorders who are living within our Enhanced Assisted Living programs.

The Life Enrichment Worker plans, coordinates, implements and directs recreational, educational or therapeutic activity programs that assist residents in maintaining and developing intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and recreational opportunities and, further assists in building interpersonal relationships and social skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Participate in on call rotation regularly and as required.
• Manage the assessment of physical and social needs of the client to ensure program meets client’s needs.
• Work with each client’s circle of care to support appropriate transition to Long Term Care when needed.
• Observe, analyse, and record clients' participation, reactions, and progress during programs, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records and files on the provision of service to residents/clients;
• Conduct therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being.
• Oversee the assessment of clients to determine suitability for program participation.
• Ensure training objectives and requirements are met while ensuring on-going training and development for staff, students and volunteers.
• Instruct client in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
• Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what that the client requires most.
• Identify areas of risk, and recommend and/or take actions as appropriate.
• Work with clients’ treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Counsel and encourage clients to develop leisure activities.
• Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Recognize and communicate training needs of program.
• Work with the Director to ensure that the personal care plan for each client is in conjunction with the care team and family and based on the client’s needs and preferences, and monitor each client’s progress as it relates to the client’s care plan.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Reflective of a multi-barriered group, as serviced by the program, a strong asset
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Valid drivers’ license and access to own vehicle is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with vulnerable, older adults and seniors who may be living with mental illness, cognitive and neurological illnesses, addiction challenges and/or responsive behaviours who have been longer term hospital patients.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Knowledge and training in GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES and Restorative Care.
• Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework;
• Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
• Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Physically able to perform required duties.
• Ability to communicate in a different language, an asset.
• Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
• Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, program planning and problem solving.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Defined Benefits Pensions Plan
• E-learning program available all year round
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Maternity-leave top up program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
• Tuition reimbursement program
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days

Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT’s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

CLOSING DATE: August 18th, 2023

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LOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting [email protected] or (416) 979-1994.

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