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About the Role

The Life Enrichment Worker - BSO plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and producing programming that addresses the Physical, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual needs of Residents. This position is ideal for individuals who find meaning in relationship-based care and wish to contribute to an interdisciplinary team making a significant difference in the lives of Residents.

Responsibilities

• Planned, led, and assisted with group programs, one-to-one activities, and special events.
• Assessed Residents’ recreation, leisure, therapeutic, and restorative care needs, and developed individualized care plans.
• Participated in behavioural assessments, using tracking tools and team consults to identify responsive behaviours.
• Followed all BSO referral, assessment, and documentation processes.
• Supported Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Used data and observation to monitor, assess, and improve care and services.
• Worked in compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and Home policies.
• Communicated respectfully and effectively with Residents, families, and team members.
• Responded to and reported Resident and family inquiries, directing them to the appropriate care team members.
• Contributed to a safe, supportive workplace, including hazard identification and use of required PPE.
• Supported the team as needed.

Requirements

• A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or Gerontology.
• Minimum 6 months experience in Life Enrichment in Long Term Care (recreation, leisure, therapeutic programs, restorative care, volunteerism) preferred.
• Restorative Care training considered an asset.
• Computer skills (Email, Word, Care Planning, Graphics) with working knowledge of PCC and ActivityPro.
• First Aid (every 3 years) and CPR certification (annually).
• Food Handler’s certification (every 5 years).

Skills

• Relationship-based care
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Programming and activity planning
• Resident assessment
• Individualized care plan development
• Behavioral assessment
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Data analysis and observation
• Occupational health and safety compliance
• Infection control
• Risk prevention
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving
• Computer proficiency (Email, Word, Care Planning, Graphics)
• PCC software
• ActivityPro software
• First Aid
• CPR
• Food Handler's certification

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 months experience in Life Enrichment in Long Term Care preferred

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or Gerontology

Salary/Compensations

• from CAD 25.06 - hourly

Benefits

• Flexibility in shift scheduling
• Full range of extended Health benefits (when eligible)
• Pension/RRSP matching
• Company Events (annual recognition parties, team theme parties, lunches, outings)
• Paid days off

About the Company

• S&R Group has been building communities for over 60 years, focused on enriching lives and fostering friendships.
• We believe in the positive impact of our work on the community and are dedicated to supporting Residents and their families.
• We prioritize promoting from within and support employee educational needs.
• We view our workplace as the Residents' Home and are committed to supporting them.
• We take our jobs seriously while maintaining a fun and supportive workplace environment.

Equal Opportunity

• While 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.