Dykeland is hiring a Music Therapist for 3 days a week.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.Care ApproachWe believe in a resident focused model of careWe recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environmentWe ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their careWe aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic careWe recognize and respect privacy and confidentialityEducation Required:Must have a degree in Music Therapy from a recognized universityMust be a certified, or in process of becoming certified, music therapistMust have the ability to play the guitarPolice check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the last 3 months is requiredExperience in long-term care or a similar environment an assetExperience working with seniors an assetLeadership experience and assetEffective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workersStrong moral and ethics along with a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality in all aspects of the organizationProficiency on piano, voice and guitarActs with integrity and respects the rights and dignity of all residentsExcellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervisionProblem identification and problem resolution skillsHigh degree of resourcefulness, flexibility,



and adaptabilityReliable with good attendance and cheerful dispositionMaintenance of a clean and sanitary environmentPossesses exemplary Customer Service skillsRespectful and hardworking team playerResponsibilities:Conduct discipline based assessments of individual and group needs and plan for relevant therapeutic interventionsProvide individual and group activities and therapeutic interventions independently or with Recreation DepartmentMaintain progress notes and chart on resident's progressMaintain music supplies and equipmentParticipates in staff education programs as applicableCompletes assigned and routine tasks without direct supervisionRecognizes residents' abilities and limitations and works within their capabilitiesAn active interest in continuing educationWhat We Offer YOU:Pension PlanEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramSupport for Continuing Education (ex. Leadership Training)A supportive work environment"Kudos" Internal Recognition ProgramEmployee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Qualified Week Celebrations, etc)Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchenFree parkingFree access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and developmentCompany eventsDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site parkingSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftAs per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.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.

📌 Part-Time Music Therapist (Ottawa)
🏢 Hants County Residence for Senior Citizens
📍 Ottawa