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About the Role

The Life Enrichment Worker (LEW) enhances the quality of life for older adults and seniors facing complex challenges, including mental health, addiction, cognitive impairment, physical health issues, responsive behaviours, and neurological disorders. This role involves managing recreational programming, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating innovative recreational, educational, or therapeutic activities to support client care, interpersonal relationships, and social skills. The position includes both individual and group work.

Responsibilities

Assess clients' physical, social, and recreational needs to determine program suitability and develop individualized therapeutic recreation plans.
Plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs that support clients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and adjust programs to meet evolving needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, families, and community partners to ensure client-centered care and support transitions.
Facilitate therapeutic activities including recreation, leisure, fitness, arts, music, and relaxation programs.
Identify and address potential risks while promoting a safe and supportive environment for clients.
Support staff, students, and volunteers through training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Participate in on-call rotations, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting older adults and seniors with mental health, cognitive, neurological, addiction, and/or responsive behavioural challenges.
Knowledge of and experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) approaches and best practices, including GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES, and Restorative Care.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with clients and work effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Reliable, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle required.
A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required.

Skills

Strong assessment skills
Strong program planning skills
Strong facilitation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Additional language skills are considered an asset.

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 2 years of experience

Education Level

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field with a therapeutic recreation focus.

Salary/Compensations

$52,022 - $61,821 Annually Prorated

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
Defined Benefits Pension Plan
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
E-learning program
Starting vacation time above minimum standard
Additional paid personal and paid sick days
Professional development budget
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
Tuition reimbursement program
Maternity-leave and Parental leave top up program

About the Company

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 19,534 annually and providing 1,839 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.
The Path Home - Champagne program at Bathurst is a community-based inpatient program operating in partnership with the Centre of Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH).
It provides 36 ALC (Alternate Level of Care) transitional beds for medically stable clients preparing for reintegration into the community.
Clients benefit from case management, care coordination, and individualized transition planning, supported by 24/7 nursing and Personal Support Worker (PSW) services.
On-site services include primary care, psychiatry, and medication support, while additional services such as foot care and occupational or physiotherapy are arranged through community referrals as needed.
The program supports clients in building the skills and accessing the services needed to transition successfully to permanent housing or their designated discharge destination.
LOFT 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.

Equal Opportunity

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 hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.