Posted 4 months ago
Music Therapist- Contract
@ peopleCare Communities
Delhi, Ontario
Overview
peopleCare Communities is hiring a Music Therapist for its Delhi long-term care home on a permanent part-time contract of about 3 hours per week. The role plans and runs individual and group music therapy sessions for residents, guided by their care plans. The posting requires a music therapy degree and eligibility for Canadian Association of Music Therapists accreditation.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, review and assess therapy sessions
- Play, sing and listen actively in sessions
- Facilitate individual and small to medium group sessions
- Support residents' creative development and well-being
- Assess and document mood, affect and behaviour
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for CAMT accreditation
- Guitar or piano accompaniment while singing
- Improvisation with percussion, voice or instruments
- Experience in geriatrics, dementia or long-term care (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 3 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Music Therapy |
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peopleCare Communities
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Changing the world of senior living
Full company description
peopleCare is a Canadian, family owned and mission-driven leading operator of senior living communities, with strong values and a 57-year history of service. Our vision is to change the world of senior living by designing vibrant communities where people are supported to live and work with purpose and vitality. Our communities may include long-term care, retirement and independent living, assisted living and memory care. We create meaningful experiences, and deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet the changing needs of Ontario’s older adults. peopleCare’s innovation focus and leadership has earned Accreditation Canada Exemplary Status, Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum designation, and the single largest research grant from the Ontario Centres of Excellence, which funded our award-winning Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first-of-its-kind for long-term care in Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,551
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 376
- Reported office locations
- 595 Parkside Drive, Suite 2, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 0C7, CA
- 42 Elliot Street, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 2J2, CA
- 750 Gibralter Road, Delhi, Ontario N4B 3B3, CA
- 704 Eagle St N, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4T3, CA
- 369 Frederick St, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2P1, CA
- 1242 Oakcrossing Road, London, Ontario N6H 0G2, CA
- 199 Thompson Street, Meaford, Ontario N4L 0B3, CA
- 32 William Street North, Tavistock, Ontario N0B 2R0, CA
- 1238 Oakcrossing Road, London, Ontario N6H 0K2, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- peopleCare Communities
- peoplecare communities
- Specialties
- Long Term Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Retirement Homes
- Consulting
- and Management Consulting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
peopleCare is a Canadian, family owned and mission-driven leading operator of senior living communities, with strong values and a 57-year history of service. Our vision is to change the world of senior living by designing vibrant communities where people are supported to live and work with purpose and vitality. Our communities may include long-term care, retirement and independent living, assisted living and memory…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Waterloo, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | Long Term CareNursing Home CareRetirement HomesConsultingand Management Consulting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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Music Therapist – Delhi
peopleCare is currently looking to hire a qualified Music Therapist to join our Recreation/ Programs team at Delhi. The Music Therapist services will be provided under a service contract with the home in a permanent, part-time capacity (~3 hrs/week)
ABOUT US
peopleCare is a family owned, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences for those who live and work in our long-term care and retirement homes. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. We are always looking to hire talented and caring new people, who want to make a difference and who embrace change with a positive attitude. Investing in staff wellness, recognition, education, and leadership development is a priority.
Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for twelve years in a row, peopleCare is also accredited with Exemplary Standing. These distinctions are thanks to our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated people working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Our teams are committed to social impact and going Beyond Ourselves in our communities.
These are exciting times at peopleCare, as we are growing fast and continue to seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living! That’s where your talents and ideas come in. If you enjoy working with people – and want to create meaningful experiences for our residents, families, staff, and partners – apply to the fantastic opportunity below!
THE ROLE
The Music Therapist must have a degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution and be eligible for Accreditation with The Canadian Association of Music Therapists. The role is responsible to the Director of Programs and will support residents as needed, reflective of their care plans as per the responsibilities listed below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, reviews, and assesses therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions.
- Plays an active role in sessions by playing, singing, and listening.
- Encourages residents to take part in the session and supports them by responding musically.
- Supports the resident’s creative development and facilitating positive changes in their behavior and well-being.
- Able to work as part of an inter-professional team and independently.
- Facilitates individual sessions as well as small to medium sized groups.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution and be eligible for Accreditation with The Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
- Passionate about music therapy.
- Exhibits professional behaviour.
- Ability to assess, observe and document a resident’s mood, affect, behaviour and responses to music interventions.
- Experience in Geriatrics, dementia and long-term care is an asset.
- Ability to accompany yourself on the guitar/piano while singing and engaging clients in the music.
- Ability to improvise, using percussion instruments, voice and/or guitar/piano.
Interested? We want to hear from you! Apply now!
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In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, our COVID-19 Immunization Policy requires all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (1st and 2nd dose) as a condition of employment* along with a police check and a negative TB test result.
*Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be accepted.
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