Life Enrichment Therapist

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment 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.

Posting ID: 5445
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services For Seniors
Pay Range: $34.62 - $41.94 /hour
Job Type: Contract < 1 Year
Contract Duration: Up to 10 months
Hours of Work: up to 21 hours per week
Work Location: Creek Way Village Long Term Care Facility - 5200 Corporate Drive, Burlington
Employee Group: OPSEU LTC
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: August 21, 2026
Application Deadline: August 28, 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, implement and evaluate one-to-one, small group and large group social, cultural, spiritual, educational, therapeutic and recreational activities for the residents including regular and special events.
• Provide assistance to individual residents and their caregivers in need of supportive intervention.
• Assist care team volunteers in understanding the particular needs of residents and caregivers.
• Complete resident assessments, develops individual program objectives based on findings, monitors progress and documents accordingly in care plans and progress notes. Communicates resident participation and progress at care conferences.
• Assist volunteers and placement students with recreation programming.
• Assist residents in maintaining independence in the activities of daily living.
• Ensure safety and security for residents.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all resident information.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Recreation and/or Gerontology as 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 Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment. 
• Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.  
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at Show phone number.   
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of 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. 

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