Job Description

ABOUT SHALOM VILLAGE

Shalom Village is a non-profit campus of care that specializes in the health and wellbeing of Hamilton area seniors. We provide an unwavering commitment to making every day the best day possible for the seniors who depend on Shalom Village services and programs.

Through their dedication, training and commitment to seniors, our team members transform the lives of older adults through a variety of programs and services, including long-term care, senior living apartments, fitness, community wellness and social programs.

Our long-term care services provide a homey environment and programs for frail seniors, while our independent living apartments are perfect for more active seniors. Our fitness and community programs support local seniors living at home, while also providing them with the opportunity to socialize with their peers, learn new skills, and stay healthy and fit. Shalom Village has something for every Hamilton senior!

Founded by the Jewish Community, for the benefit of all individuals throughout the Hamilton Region, our Jewish values and traditions ensure that all residents & participants, benefit from the respect, compassion, and dignity inherent in the Jewish faith. Shalom Village welcomes and celebrates individuals from all backgrounds and faiths.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

Our Vision: Honouring our Fathers and our Mothers

Our Mission: To provide opportunities for the continuity of life interests, values, and relationships for those who need supportive housing, long term care, convalescent care, adult day services and specialized fitness facilities within the context of Jewish Values and Kashruth. We want all those who need our services to feel AT HOME.

Our Values: At Shalom Village we use the acronym AT HOME to provide a clear link between our vision, mission, values, and most importantly how these guiding principles are brought to life for all who live, work, volunteer or visit at Shalom Village.

Acknowledge: We will listen to each other and commit to being approachable, trustworthy, and helpful while valuing each person' contributions, perspectives and differences.

Together: We will support each other and believe that together we can achieve anything.

Home: We will create a feeling of comfort, trust, familiarity, and safety that honours Jewish Values and brings about each individual person's feeling of being at home.

Organization: We will strive for learning, innovation, accountability, transparency, and excellence in all we do.

Memories: We will share memories and create new ones through relationships, sharing, and celebrations.

Enablement: We will empower, encourage, and focus on each other's strengths to make possibilities possible and accomplish our goals.

As a charity that depends on donor support, Shalom Village Staff play a vital role in our ability to deliver the lifesaving programs that benefit Shalom Village residents and participants. It is crucial that staff members believe-in the power of fundraising to bring people together to support the hundreds of seniors whose lives we impact every day. Our staff members are important ambassadors, donors, and members of the Shalom Village Family. We encourage all staff to join us as we work together to improve the lives of Hamilton area seniors.

Shalom Village transforms the lives of older adults In Hamilton through a variety of programs and services, including long-term care (Levy Long Term Care and the Gould Long Term Care), assisted living apartments, convalescent care, and community wellness and social programs. It provides an unwavering commitment to making every day the best day possible for the seniors for whom they provide care.

What makes Shalom Village different is its unique "AT HOME" approach to care. Staff help residents maintain their quality of life by providing opportunities for residents to participate in activities that have personal meaning and value. The staff provide opportunities for the continuity and fulfillment of each resident's life interests, values and activities in a Jewish context for all persons requiring long-term or respite care.

Founded by the Jewish Community for the benefit of all seniors throughout the Hamilton Region, Shalom Village's Jewish values and traditions ensure that all residents, benefit from the respect, compassion, and dignity inherent in the Jewish faith. As a resident-centered campus of care, Shalom welcomes and celebrates residents of all faiths.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Summer Student Intern - Community Recreation Therapist Aide with Shalom Village. This internship is a Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) temporary funded position. This position involves working directly with a recreation therapist. Using their knowledge of recreational therapy, gerontology or kinesiology the student will engage in several activities throughout Shalom Village to maintain and improve the quality and social interactions of the community participants of our Goldies Adult Day Program.

The Recreation Therapist Aide assists the team with developing and delivering programs and activities to adult day program participants to ensure their physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional needs are met.

Within this role the student will be able to interact with other health professions including other staff such as Personal Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist and Recreation Therapist to get a team perspective when working with the older adults.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Assist with facilitating large and small group activities and outings; Adapting programs for older adults, using program strategies and techniques for working with residents living with mild cognitive impairments and social isolation; Work one-to-one with residents requiring additional therapeutic support; Be an ambassador for health promotion, fitness and active living throughout Shalom Village, and educate and inspire older adults about the benefits of social interactions through activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

An individual who is a recent graduate or is currently enrolled in a University/College recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or another related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution. As per the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) - Articles of Agreement the successful individual must meet the following requirements: be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
*Note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Source: Articles of Agreement - Canada.ca

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Ontario? Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection act? Are you between 15-30 years old?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-30
Expected start date: 2025-07-07