Life Enrichment Worker – Part-time

Job title:

Life Enrichment Worker – Part-time

Company

LOFT Community Services

Job description

DATE: December 12, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – West Toronto Seniors Services, Dunn Ave
COMPENSATION: $23.52/hour, 20 hours per weekLOFT 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 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 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 – Part-time.Job Summary
The Life Enrichment Worker (LEW) is responsible for working with the Pathways team to enhancing the quality of life for seniors who are facing complex challenges. These complex challenges could include mental health and/or addiction challenges, cognitive impairment, ongoing physical health issues, responsive behaviours and/or other neurological disorders. The LEW is responsible for the effective operation and delivery of all recreational programming, which includes planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating a variety of innovative recreational, educational, or therapeutic program activities that will support the achievement of optimal individualized care for the client, and further assists in building their interpersonal relationships and social skills. This position will include both individual and group work.
Dunn Avenue Supportive Housing provides specialized assisted living support to vulnerable older adults with complex physical health challenges, addiction and/or cognitive impairment. The program offers 24/7 care through its specialized PSW team, providing such services as assistance with personal care, laundry, medication and escort to appointments. Case managers offer support and provide care coordination, crisis intervention, system navigation and client advocacy. Mental, physical and spiritual health are enhanced by social interaction provided through Dunn’s life enrichment program. Dunn services are offered to adults 59 and older; program size is 60 individuals. Dunn’s Mobile Hub and Spoke program also provides PSW support to an additional 26 clients at risk for ALC, living in the community.
What You Will Do

• Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what the client requires most.
• Manage the assessment of physical and social needs of the client to ensure program meets client’s needs.
• Observe, analyze, and record clients’ participation, reactions, and progress during programs, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Conduct therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct client in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
• Identify areas of risk and recommend and/or take actions as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records and files on the provision of service to residents/clients
• Ensure training objectives and requirements are met while ensuring on-going training and development for staff, students, and volunteers.
• Recognize and communicate training needs of program.
• Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Provide other duties, as assigned by Director.

What You Bring:
Must Haves

• Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration
• 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.
• Knowledge and training in GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES and Restorative Care
• Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, program planning and problem solving.
• Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
• Physically able to perform required duties.
• Good oral and written skills; excellent computer skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
• A valid drivers’ license and access to your own vehicle is required.

Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to communicate in a different language, an asset

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What We Offer

• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionLOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.CLOSING DATE: December 27, 202Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.Follow us on: I I l l l lLOFT 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.Powered by JazzHR

Expected salary

$23.52 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:15:57 GMT

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