Job Type: Full-time contract (1 year) (3 days per week at a residential hospice, 2 days per week at a community hospice) with the possibility of extensionPay: To be negotiated, depending on experienceWork Location: In-person, clients' homes, and at the community and residential hospiceAbout the RoleAs a Music Therapist, you will provide compassionate support to individuals living with life-limiting or palliative diagnoses. You will also support their caregivers, close family members, and friends throughout the end-of-life journey and into bereavement.Your focus will be on using evidence-based musical interventions to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of hospice clients/residents. You will provide music therapy one-on-one and in small groups, in clients’ homes, at the community and the residential hospice; based on individual assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing program evaluation.ResponsibilitiesProvide music therapy services one-on-one and in group settings, in client homes, at both hospices, and virtually where appropriateSupport individuals living with life-limiting illness or palliative diagnoses, their caregivers, and bereaved individuals to meet their goals and improve quality of lifeAssess clients and residents referred by the care team and determine whether music therapy is appropriate for their needsRecommend individual or small group sessions based on assessment and consultation with the care teamDevelop music therapy treatment plans with clear goals and objectives: individualized plans for individual clients and residents, and shared group goals for group programsCarry out treatment plans in scheduled sessions, independently or in collaboration with the care team, using a variety of music-based interventions such as playing instruments, singing, and songwritingDevelop and facilitate an 8-week music therapy support group for bereaved individualsEncourage clients and residents to explore sound and communicate through their own musical languageMaintain progress notes, charts, client and resident files, and required reportingEducate clients, caregivers, families, community members,



and healthcare staff about the benefits of music therapyCommunicate regularly with your manager, and adjust the daily schedule in consultation as neededConsult with and update the clinical care team and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and professionals as neededProvide and maintain music supplies, instruments, and equipmentParticipate in clinical team meetings and staff education programs as applicableRecognize clients' and residents' abilities and limitations and work within their capabilitiesUnderstand and support hospice philosophy and goals of careRespect cultural diversity and bring cultural sensitivity into practiceAdhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of clients, residents, staff, and organizational informationSupport memorial events throughout the yearQualificationsBachelor of Music Therapy (or master’s degree in Music Therapy) from an accredited universityCertified through the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (current registration in good standing), or in the process of becoming soProficiency in a musical instrument, and voiceExperience facilitating groupsComfortable working with individuals at end-of-life and bereaved people, and be able to initiate and facilitate discussions about end-of-life challengesPolice check and Vulnerable Sector Screening requested within the last 3 months, and verification of educational qualificationsReliable vehicle and valid Class G license; travel between clients'homes, community spaces and the hospices is requiredAble to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying instruments and climbing stairsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Assets: experience in a hospice, palliative care, bereavement,



or similar environment, and knowledge of relevant community resources; experience with seniorsor in geriatrics; experience with individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities; leadership experienceClear, professional written and verbal communication in English with clients, residents, families, co-workers, and external contacts, including excellent active listeningIntegrity, strong ethics, and respect for clients' and residents' rights and dignityAwareness of, and commitment to, including one's own and others' cultural perceptions, norms, beliefs, and valuesObservant and alert to physical and behavioural changes in clients and residentsSelf-motivated, with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks with minimal supervisionProblem-solving skills, resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptabilityPatient, reliable, and cheerful, with good attendanceRespectful, hardworking team playerActive interest in continuing educationWhat We OfferGroup benefits package (not applicable to community hospice)Pension plan option (not applicable to community hospice)Comprehensive orientation to set you up for successOngoing opportunities to grow your skills and take on specialized roles, including support for continuing educationA supportive work environmentEqual Opportunity and AccessibilityWe are an equal prospect employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, ancestry, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, or other non-job-related criteria. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process should let us know so arrangements can be made. We are committed to providing our services in ways that respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.Company pensionExtended health careExperience:Hospice palliative care: 1 year (preferred)#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hospice Music Therapist – End-Of-Life Care & Bereavement (Ramara)
🏢 Mariposa House Hospice
📍 Ramara