Location: 124 Cottage St., Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0
Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.
Job Title: Music Therapist
Care Approach
- We believe in a resident focused model of care
- We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
- We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
- We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
- We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality
Job Description: Responsible for providing music therapy on a 1:1 basis and in a group setting to residents as well as providing music therapy programs
Salary Range: $28 to $33 per hour, depending on experience
Education Required:
- Must have a degree in Music Therapy from a recognized university
- Must be a certified, or in process of becoming certified, music therapist
- Must have the ability to play the guitar
- Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the last 3 months is required
- Experience in long-term care or a similar environment an asset
- Experience working with seniors an asset
- Leadership experience and asset
Competencies:
- Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
- Strong moral and ethics along with a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality in all aspects of the organization
- Proficiency on piano, voice and guitar
- Acts with integrity and respects the rights and dignity of all residents
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
- Problem identification and problem resolution skills
- High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
- Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
- Maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment
- Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
- Respectful and hardworking team player
Responsibilities:
- Conduct discipline based assessments of individual and group needs and plan for relevant therapeutic interventions
- Provide individual and group activities and therapeutic interventions independently or with Recreation Department
- Maintain progress notes and chart on resident's progress
- Maintain music supplies and equipment
- Participates in staff education programs as applicable
- Completes assigned and routine tasks without direct supervision
- Recognizes residents’ abilities and limitations and works within their capabilities
- An active interest in continuing education
What We Offer YOU:
- Comprehensive Package
- Pension Plan for qualified positions
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Orientation
- Support for Continuing Education (ex. Leadership Training)
- A supportive work environment
- "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
- Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
- Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
- Free parking
- Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, set to open Fall 2027!
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)
Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00-$33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
