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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