Baycrest Long-Term Carehas an exciting opportunity for aMUSIC THERAPISTDepartment of Culture and ArtsPosting Number:10137Position Type:Temporary Full-Time (Up to 12 months)Shift Type:DayBi-Weekly Hours:70 Hours, 7 hrs/shiftUnion:OPSEU 595Hourly Pay Rate:$35.93 - $44.88Date Posted:August 11, 2026Internal Closing Date:August 20, 2026About UsAt Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual. Our care teams work closely with residents, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment.Guided by our Jewish heritage, we are proud to offer our diverse community of residents care that helps each person live with meaning and dignity. Each floor has small, home-like spaces that make it easy to enjoy flexible schedules for meals, activities and personal care based on need and preference.Job SummaryThe Department of Culture & Arts supports a holistic vision of health and wellbeing by delivering arts and cultural programs and services that have a broad focus of enriching the life experience. We are committed to tapping into the creative potential of our residents to improve physical and emotional health and enhance relationships. Also, we sustain Baycrest's Jewish identity while supporting an inclusive community of care that acknowledges the culturally diverse needs of our non-Jewish clients, families, staff and volunteers. The department oversees Music Therapy and Creative Arts, the Morris and Sally Justein Jewish Heritage Museum, a Creative Arts Studio, Intergenerational/ Lifelong Learning Programs,



and Cultural Programs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigns and implements music therapy treatment as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) for residents in long term careInterviews, selects, orients and supervises volunteer, students/internsContributes to a multi-disciplinary team and music therapy qualified developmentCoordinates services with other staff/departmentsAssesses referred clientsMaintains accurate clinical records, statistics, program documentation, and ongoing evaluationDevelops and maintains an inventory of program suppliesEnsures compliance with Music Therapy 'Code of Ethics' and 'Standards of Practice'Participates in research initiatives related to music therapyQualificationsBachelor of Music Therapy Degree is requiredAccredited Music Therapist ('MTA') through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists ('CAMT')Membership in good standing with CAMT requiredExperience in the development and implementation of music therapy services requiredExperience with BPSD and Responsive BehavioursExcellent knowledge and experience with research methodologies (including qualitative/quantitative data analysis tools), preferredExcellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills essentialDemonstrated skills in creative programming, utilizing a wide range of music therapy program modalitiesExperience in working with a Jewish population is an assetExperience working with an aging population an assetFluency in Yiddish, Romanian, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages an assetProficient Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro an asset#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Baycrest Music Therapist - Full Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Winnipeg