Music Therapist

Requisition ID: 378394 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Recreation 

Job Stream: Non-Clinical 

Union: Exempt

FTE: .5 

Hiring Status: Temporary 

Anticipated Shift: Days

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed 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 not-for-profit, government-funded 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 Centre’s 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

•  Bachelor’s 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 impairment is 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 well-being.
• 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 resident’s 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 hr@simkincentre.ca