Active Living Aide - Casual

Revera Inc.; Scugog; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Active Living Aide for Port Perry Villa to help plan and run meaningful programs for residents. You will assist with activity assessments, coordinate outings, and support daily activities under the Active Living Manager and Executive Director.

Applicants should have a recreation/leisure/gerontology diploma and experience with seniors, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license and Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents.
• Maintain records of assessments and evaluations of activities.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attend in-service education and participate in team meetings.
• Facilitate scheduled outings and daily activities for residents.
• Assist with meal services as required.
• Uphold ethics, morality and integrity in all duties.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Energetic

Education

College diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

## Active Living Aide - CasualApply: Port Perry Villa - 15987 Simcoe Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1N5: Posted Today: R17777***Wage per hour***$21.19Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.**Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence**We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!Reporting to the Active Living Manager, the Active Living Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents. **Key Responsibilities*** Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director;* Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;* Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;* Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;* Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;* Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;* Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;* Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;* Assisting with meal services as required;* Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);* Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;* Complete other duties as assigned.**Qualifications*** College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;* Previous experience working with seniors;* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);* Excellent oral and written communication skills;* An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;* Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F);* Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.*Cogir* *is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.*