Care Garden Facilitator
Job Description
Therapeutic gardens, Horticultural therapy
Hiring: Long-Term Care Garden Facilitator
Organization: The Giving Garden Project™
Location: Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario
Part-time contract 10hrs/wk
Duration: April - November
Rate of pay: $25/hr
The Giving Garden Project™ is an Ontario-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster health, connection, and well-being by creating therapeutic gardens. We serve seniors and vulnerable populations, addressing food insecurity, mental health, social isolation, and ecological responsibility through accessible, community-driven gardening initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Establishing and maintaining vegetable gardens in raised garden beds (including weekly maintenance visits and facilitating participation of staff and residents).
- Supporting LTC home staff with watering and garden maintenance duties.
- Developing and delivering weekly garden programming and education for LTC residents and staff.
- Coordinating garden harvests with LTC kitchens and donations to community organizations.
- Establishing a collaborative garden culture within the LTC homes for residents, staff and families.
- Tracking attendance and providing feedback to the Program Lead.
- Work remotely as part of a collaborative team, participating in regular virtual check-ins.
- Following health, safety, and accessibility protocols.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- At least 1 year ecological vegetable gardening or farming experience.
- Experience facilitating educational workshops and programming.
- An interest in creating meaningful engagement opportunities for LTC residents and staff of all abilities and developing accessible, person-centered and community-driven garden programming.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively and take initiative.
- Experience working with seniors, people experiencing memory loss and dementia and with designing/implementing accessible programming an asset.
- Experience in therapeutic gardening and/or horticulture therapy an asset.
- Must have the ability to travel between garden locations and transport materials as needed.
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials (e.g., garden beds, soil etc.).
Other Requirements
- Proof of at least two COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Vulnerable sector police check.
- TB Test - Proof of 2 step.
- Must be able to comply with all health and safety requirements and PPE.
TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and résumé to maria@thegivinggarden.ca. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 25th. Applicants will be selected for an interview in early March with a start date in April.
Job Types: Part-time contract (10 hrs/wk)
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