Life Enrichment Worker (BSO) – Long Term Care

Company DescriptionWe are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.Job DescriptionOur Life Enrichment teams plan, coordinate, and produce programming that delivers the 5 domains of care (Physical, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual). Some Residents thrive in group settings—others need something different. That’s where our Life Enrichment Worker - BSO make an incredible impact. If you’re someone who finds meaning in relationship-based care and wants to be part of an interdisciplinary team making a real difference, this role may be for you. If you were working with us as a Life Enrichment Worker - BSO, here are some of the things you would have done last week:Planned, led, and assisted with group programs, one-to-one activities, and special events that brought joy and meaning to ResidentsAssessed Residents’ recreation, leisure, therapeutic, and restorative care needs, and developed individualized care plans to support their well-beingParticipated in behavioural assessments, using tracking tools and team consults to identify responsive behavioursFollowed all BSO referral, assessment, and documentation processesSupported Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives within the HomeUsed data and observation to monitor, assess, and improve care and servicesWorked in compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and Home policies, including infection control and risk preventionCommunicated respectfully and effectively with Residents, families, and team membersResponded to and reported Resident and family inquiries, directing them to the appropriate care team membersContributed to a safe, supportive workplace, including hazard identification and use of required PPEAnd supported your team as needed. When you apply, if you have your credentials, we will try our best to reach out to you within the week (hopefully within a few days). When you’re eligible with us for benefits, you can expect a variety of them:Flexibility in shift scheduling to support your home lifeWhen eligible, you can enjoy full range of extended Health benefitsPension/RRSP matchingAnd many Company Events like our annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings, and paid days off We prioritize promoting from within and support our employees' educational needs because we care for the team we have put together. We come to our workplace each day understanding that we are entering our Residents' Home, and we are there to support them. While we don't take ourselves seriously, we take our jobs seriously and love to have fun with each other and the Residents!QualificationsTo be hired into this role, you must have:A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or GerontologyMinimum 6 months experience in Life Enrichment in Long Term Care (recreation, leisure, therapeutic programs, restorative care, volunteerism) preferredRestorative Care training considered an assetComputer skills (Email, Word, Care Planning, Graphics) with working knowledge of PCC and ActivityProFirst Aid (every 3 years) and CPR certification (annually)Food Handler’s certification (every 5 years)Additional InformationWhile our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy in this role. Department: Life Enrichment Compensation: from CAD 25.06 - hourly

Plan and lead group and one-to-one programming across five domains of care to enhance resident well-being. Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized care plans while ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.

Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or Gerontology. Must hold current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler certifications, with preferred experience in Long Term Care.

• Flexible Shift Scheduling • Extended Health Benefits • Pension Matching • RRSP Matching • Company Events • Paid Days Off • Educational Support

• First AidPreferred

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• Program Planning
• Individualized Care Planning
• Behavioral Assessment
• Relationship-Based Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Infection Control
• Risk Prevention
• PCC
• ActivityPro
• First Aid
• CPR
• Food Handling

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week