Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Music Therapist (.7 FTE)

Care Approach:

• We believe in a resident focused model of care
• We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
• We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
• We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
• We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality

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

Education Required:

• Must have a degree in Music Therapy from a recognized university
• Must be a certified, or in process of becoming certified, music therapist
• Must have the ability to play the guitar
• Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the last 3 months is required
• Experience in long-term care or a similar environment an asset
• Experience working with seniors an asset
• Leadership experience and asset

Competencies:

• Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Strong moral and ethics along with a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality in all aspects of the organization
• Proficiency on piano, voice and guitar
• Acts with integrity and respects the rights and dignity of all residents
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment
• Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
• Respectful and hardworking team player

Responsibilities:

• Conduct discipline based assessments of individual and group needs and plan for relevant therapeutic interventions
• Provide individual and group activities and therapeutic interventions independently or with Recreation Department
• Maintain progress notes and chart on resident's progress
• Maintain music supplies and equipment
• Participates in staff education programs as applicable
• Completes assigned and routine tasks without direct supervision
• Recognizes residents' abilities and limitations and works within their capabilities
• An active interest in continuing education

What We Offer YOU:

• Comprehensive Package
• Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Support for Continuing Education (ex. Leadership Training)
• A supportive work environment
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, under construction now!

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

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.