Life Enrichment Worker_FT-Contract

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contracted

Hospital to Home (H2H) & Social Medicine Housing Solutions

Experienced

Title of Job: Life Enrichment Worker
Date: March 5, 2026
Closing Date: March 19, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON - Hospital to Home (H2H) & Social Medicine Housing Solutions
Compensation: $50,409 - $59,904 Annually Prorated
Contract Duration: 1-Year Contract
Work Type: Onsite (Multiple programs across GTA)
Job ID: 10648275
Existing or New Position: New

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 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 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.

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.

Social Medicine Housing Solution (Social Medicine) is an interdisciplinary team of providers from the University Health Network and LOFT Community Services that provides wrap around services to individuals with concurrent conditions that span physical and mental health challenges and social and economic vulnerability who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing.

Social Medicine delivers clinical hands-on support to those with complex healthcare needs providing outreach and case management services with access to psychiatric and medical assessment, consultation, and access to treatment, service planning, advocacy, and system navigation support. The aim of this partnership is to provide low barrier access to housing for these individuals, while assisting in stabilizing their physical and mental health, substance use, behavioural, psychosocial, and social drivers of health challenges. The Social Medicine team works from a housing first and harm reduction approach. The goal is to work with individuals in getting connected to housing and follow up support that meets the level of need required for each individual to live successfully in the community.

LOFT was chosen to be the Homecare and Community Services provider for CAMH's new Hospital to Home (H2H) program. The standard Service Period for a H2H Program is sixteen (16) weeks in duration, with one Service Bundle to be assigned to the Patient and delivered over the course of this defined timeframe, with Services provided in accordance with the Patient Transitional Care Plan. The H2H program is designed to support adults 55+ facing complex mental health challenges, addiction, dementia and responsive behaviours along with physical health and care needs. This program will focus on individuals lacking access to appropriate supports while living in the community and other social determinants of health. The H2H LOFT Service Team will be working closely with CAMH partners as part of an integrated care model and ensures contact with referred individuals in the community within 24 hours. As part of this mobile team, staff will be travelling across the GTA to meet and work in a variety of environments to support individuals where they are at including in their homes.

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 needs of the client to ensure program meets client’s 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 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

What You Bring:

Degree and/or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or recreation with a therapeutic concentration
Minimum 2 years’ experience with vulnerable older adults and seniors who may be living with mental illness, cognitive and neurological illnesses, addiction challenges and/or responsive behaviours who have been longer term hospital patients.
Knowledge and training in GPA, Montessori Methods for Dementia, PIECES and Restorative Care
Knowledge and proven experience working with clients in a PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) approach.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to organize and work with individuals and groups in the areas of assessment, program planning and problem solving.
Ability to interact with clients in a positive and supportive manner.
Physically able to perform required duties.
Good oral and written skills; excellent computer skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness.
A valid drivers’ license and access to your own vehicle is an asset.
Ability to communicate in a different language, an asset

Work Environment:

Will be required to work in resident rooms and may be exposed to second hand smoke.
Required to be on after-hours on call, on a rotating schedule.
Walk up and down stairs, physically able to assist client with daily living activities 10%-20% travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle, outdoor travel, Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

E-learning program available all year round
Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
Additional paid personal and paid sick days
Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
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

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. 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.

Note:

A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position

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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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Life Enrichment Worker_FT-Contract

Work Environment:

Will be required to work in resident rooms and may be exposed to second hand smoke.

Required to be on after-hours on call, on a rotating schedule.

Walk up and down stairs, physically able to assist client with daily living activities 10%-20% travel to different locations with transit and/or own vehicle, outdoor travel, Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

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