Therapeutic gardens, Horticultural therapy
Hiring : Long-Term Care Garden Facilitator
Organization : The Giving Garden Project™
Location : Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario
Part-time contract 10hrs / wk
Duration : April - November
Rate of pay : $25 / hr
The Giving Garden Project™ is an Ontario-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster health, connection, and well-being by creating therapeutic gardens. We serve seniors and vulnerable populations, addressing food insecurity, mental health, social isolation, and ecological responsibility through accessible, community-driven gardening initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining vegetable gardens in raised garden beds (including weekly maintenance visits and facilitating participation of staff and residents).
- Supporting LTC home staff with watering and garden maintenance duties.
- Developing and delivering weekly garden programming and education for LTC residents and staff.
- Coordinating garden harvests with LTC kitchens and donations to community organizations.
- Establishing a collaborative garden culture within the LTC homes for residents, staff and families.
- Tracking attendance and providing feedback to the Program Lead.
- Work remotely as part of a collaborative team, participating in regular virtual check-ins.
- Following health, safety, and accessibility protocols.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
At least 1 year ecological vegetable gardening or farming experience.Experience facilitating educational workshops and programming.An interest in creating meaningful engagement opportunities for LTC residents and staff of all abilities and developing accessible, person-centered and community-driven garden programming.Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.Ability to work independently, think creatively and take initiative.Experience working with seniors, people experiencing memory loss and dementia and with designing / implementing accessible programming an asset.Experience in therapeutic gardening and / or horticulture therapy an asset.Must have the ability to travel between garden locations and transport materials as needed.Ability to lift and move heavy materials (e.g., garden beds, soil etc.).Other Requirements
Proof of at least two COVID-19 vaccinations.Vulnerable sector police check.TB Test - Proof of 2 step.Must be able to comply with all health and safety requirements and PPE.TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and résumé to maria@thegivinggarden.ca . Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 25th. Applicants will be selected for an interview in early March with a start date in April.
Job Types : Part-time contract (10 hrs / wk)
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