Life Enrichment Worker_FT-Contract at LOFT Community Services
Toronto, ON M3L 2E2, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 25

Salary

50409.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Disabilities

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

DATE: June 19, 2025
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Arleta and Shoreham Hubs
COMPENSATION: $50,409 - $59,904 Annually Prorated
CONTRACT PERIOD: 1 Year Contract
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 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 Full Time Contract Life Enrichment Worker.

JOB SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Worker (LEW) is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team and enhancing the quality of life for older adults and seniors living within a LOFT Program 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 assessing, 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.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee the assessment of clients to determine suit ability for program participation.
  • Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what the client requires most.
  • Manage the assessment of physical and social needsof the client to ensure program meets client’s needs.
  • Observe, analyze, and record clients’ participation,reactions, and progress during programs, modifyingtreatment programs as needed.
  • Counsel and encourage clients to develop leisure activities.
  • Work with clients’ treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • 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.
  • Work with the Director to ensure that the personal care plan for each client is in conjunction with the care team and family and based on the client’s needs and preferences and monitor each client’s progress as it relates to the client’s care plan.
  • Work with each client’s circle of care to support appropriate transition to Long Term Care when needed.
  • 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.
  • Participate in on call rotation regularly and as required.
  • Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
  • Provide other duties, as assigned by Program Manager

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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.
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Responsibilities
  • Oversee the assessment of clients to determine suit ability for program participation.
  • Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what the client requires most.
  • Manage the assessment of physical and social needsof the client to ensure program meets client’s needs.
  • Observe, analyze, and record clients’ participation,reactions, and progress during programs, modifyingtreatment programs as needed.
  • Counsel and encourage clients to develop leisure activities.
  • Work with clients’ treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • 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.
  • Work with the Director to ensure that the personal care plan for each client is in conjunction with the care team and family and based on the client’s needs and preferences and monitor each client’s progress as it relates to the client’s care plan.
  • Work with each client’s circle of care to support appropriate transition to Long Term Care when needed.
  • 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.
  • Participate in on call rotation regularly and as required.
  • Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
  • Provide other duties, as assigned by Program Manage
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