Active Living Aide - Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Toronto, Ontario is seeking an Active Living Aide to support planning and delivery of meaningful programs for residents under the guidance of the Active Living Manager and Executive Director. This role requires compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work respectfully with seniors, families, volunteers, and staff while promoting engagement and safety.

The position offers involvement in daily activities, outings, meal assistance as needed, and a chance to

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents.
• Maintains departmental records including assessments and evaluations of planned programs detailing participation.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attends in-service education to stay informed on elder care trends.
• Participates in team meetings to plan activities with residents' interests in mind.
• Facilitates residents' scheduled and pre-arranged outings.
• Assists with assessment of individual resident activity levels.
• Prepares, carries out and evaluates daily activities.
• Assists with meal services as required.
• Works in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Upholds and promotes the organization's values and integrity.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

College diploma in Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$18.70

Cogir 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.