Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractor

Schlegel Villages • Hamilton, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Wentworth Heights has an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractor to join their team. This is a contract position with 7.5 hours per week, to be worked on Mondays or Wednesdays. The pay rate is $25/hour, and the expected start date is ASAP. At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design, and culture change. We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in or completed a Degree in Horticulture Therapy or equivalent
• Completed the required 480 hours of internship
• Be an eligible member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with seniors is an asset
• Knowledge of therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health
• An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007

Responsibilities

• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of recreational programming to our residents.
• Work as key members of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
• Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focusses on flexible living and quality of life.
• Plan gardening-based activities, either on a per-session basis or incorporated into a larger curriculum.
• Provide hands-on experiences for our residents including, but not limited to planting seeds and caring for plants both indoors and outside.
• Support our residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning in combination with the Recreation Team.
• Plan and implement programs that contribute to a resident’s holistic health care goals, as outlined in Care Plans (including RAI MDS-Raps, Coding and Activities Initial Assessment), by encouraging physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level