Music Therapist 378394
Music Therapist 378394
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 378394
City: Winnipeg
Site: Simkin Centre
Work Location:
Department / Unit: Recreation
Job Stream: NonClinical
Union: Exempt
FTE:.5
Hiring Status: Temporary
Anticipated Shift: Days
Welcome to our home! Above all else thats what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre isa home. Its a sparkling 200bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.
The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a notforprofit governmentfunded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program HEPP Pension HEB Health & Dental benefits generous compensation on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.
JOB TITLE: MUSIC THERAPIST
HOURS OF WORK: PART TIME 3 SHIFTS PER WEEK 9:30 am 4:30 pm) .5 EFT
INDEFINITE TERM
UNION: EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager of Resident Experience the Simkin Centres Music Therapist is a compassionate individual who provides our residents with musical therapy programming including 1:1 small and large group sessions. Session opportunities offered by the Music Therapist will include singing playing a wide range of instruments to offer opportunity for passive listening and providing participatory programs that include playing singing and creating music.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree in music therapy is preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years experience as a music therapist
- Previous experience working in long term care or with clientele experiencing cognitive impairmentis an asset
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Jewish cultures and traditions is an asset
- Have the ability to assess residents capabilities limitations and special needs
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
SKILLS
- Outstanding people skills
- Proficient with playing a variety of instruments
- Excellent singing abilities
- Strong organizational multitasking and problem solving skills
- Familiarity with the therapeutic process
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Instructs residents on techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation
OTHER
- Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position
RESPOSIBILITIES
- Capability of multitasking effectively by playing music interacting with residents making assessments and taking notes simultaneously.
- Designing musical interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve the residents psychological spiritual physical and social wellbeing.
- Providing music therapy sessions.
- Promoting Residents interaction by encouraging singing and movement to music.
- Monitoring residents during musical interventions and measuring the effectiveness of the sessions.
- Keeping records of each residents progress.
- Maintaining musical instruments.
- Overseeing and mentoring music therapy interns.
- Participation within the musical structure of the facility to enhance community.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to
Employment Type
Part-Time
