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Overview The Village of Wentworth Heights located in Hamilton, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Therapist - Independent Contractor to join their team. Contract Position Details 7.5hrs/week | Mondays or Wednesdays Location: 1620 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3 Pay Rate: $25/hour Start Date: May 2026 Responsibilities Be enrolled in or completed a Degree in Horticulture Therapy or equivalent Complete the required 480 hours of internship Be an eligible member of the Canadian Horticulture Therapy Association Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members Assets Previous experience working with seniors is an asset Knowledge of therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve residents well-being and holistic health An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 About the Role and Organization You can be you while being a part of our family. At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design and culture change, but we know the key to our village success, and our residents satisfaction, is YOU and our teams. 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. Wed love to talk to you about what makes us different. As a New Horticulture Therapist, You Will Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of recreational programming to our residents. You will work as key members of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care. The Horticultural Therapist at Schlegel Villages fosters exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focuses on flexible living and quality of life. Our Horticultural Therapist will plan gardening-based activities, either on a per-session basis or incorporated into a larger curriculum. Providing hands-on experiences for our residents including, but not limited to planting seeds and caring for plants both indoors and outside. In combination with the Recreation Team, the Horticultural Therapist can support our residents to learn, grow, find life purpose and meaning. The team plans and implements programs that contribute to a residents holistic health care goals, as outlined in Care Plans (including RAI MDS-Raps, Coding and Activities Initial Assessment), by encouraging physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents. Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr