Schlegel Villages·Waterloo, Ontario
Support residents to be creative and express themselves in a safe and welcoming environment. Collaborate with the Recreation team to support residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning. Encourage physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents. Maintain a caring and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and team members
<p><strong>The Village at University Gates , located in Waterloo , Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Art Therapist to join their team.</strong></p> <p><strong>Hours: 65 hours monthly </strong></p> <p><strong>To be successful as our new Art Therapist, you will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be enrolled in or completed a Degree in Art Therapy or equivalent </li> <li>Completed the required hours of internship </li> <li>Be eligible for membership with the Canadian Art Therapy Association </li> <li>Maintain personal professional Liability Insurance </li> <li>Support our residents to be creative and express themselves in a safe and welcoming environment</li> <li> <p>Collaborate with the Recreation team to support our residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning. </p> </li> <li> <p>Encourage physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents</p> </li> <li>Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village</li> <li>Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members</li> </ul> <p><strong>It would be an asset if our new Art Therapist has: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working with seniors </li> <li>Knowledge of therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health</li> <li>An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007</li> </ul> <p><strong>You can be you while being a part of our family. </strong></p> <p>At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through <a href="https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">innovation</a>, <a href="http://schlegelvillages.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Village design</a> and <a href="http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange" target="_blank" rel="noopener">culture</a> change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.</p> <p>We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.</p> <p>We’d love to talk to you about what makes us different.</p> <p>Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.</p> <p>Schlegel Villages is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome newcomers, those of visible minorities such as indigenous, youth and or new comers to Canada to apply.</p> <p><em>At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do <strong>not</strong> use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.<span> </span></em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Enrolled in or completed a Degree in Art Therapy or equivalent. Completed the required hours of internship. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Maintain personal professional Liability Insurance. Support residents in a safe and welcoming environment.
Previous experience working with seniors.
Knowledge of therapy practices, methods, techniques to improve resident well-being and holistic health.
Asset: Understanding of relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.