Life Enrichment WorkerFT-Contract

Title of Job : Life Enrichment Worker

Date : January 23 2026

Closing Date : February 8 2026

Location : Orillia ON - Back to Home Orillia

Compensation : $50409 - $59904 Annually Prorated

Contract Duration : until January 15 2027

Work Type : Onsite

Job ID :

Existing or New Positions : Existing

Who We Are :

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 20573 annually and providing 1856 units of supportive housing last year LOFT is one of Ontarios largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) recipient.

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 theirability for program participation.
• Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what the client requires most.
• Manage the assessment of physical and social needs of the client to ensure program meets clients needs.
• Observe analyze and record clients participation reactions and progress during programs modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Counsel and encourage clients to develop leisure activities.
• Work with clients treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Conduct recreational 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 Managerto ensure that the personal care plan for each client is in conjunction with the care team and family and based on the clients needs and preferences and monitor each clients progress as it relates to the clients care plan.
• Work with each clients circle of care to supportappropriate 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

What You Bring :

Work Environment :

What We Offer :

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

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. LOFTs vision is that together we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontarios diverse community and it is LOFTs 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 dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role you are encouraged to apply.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50409 - 59904