Casual Recreation Aide

Cogir Senior Living; Burlington; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking an Active Living Aide to support meaningful resident programs under the Active Living Manager.

You will help plan and run activities, document participation, and maintain positive communication with residents and staff. A recreation/gerontology diploma and experience with seniors are preferred; valid driver’s license and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid provincial driver’s license to transport residents by van.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within six months or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for residents with the Active Living Manager and Executive Director.
• Maintain records including assessments and evaluations of programs and participant engagement.
• Foster effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Participate in in-service education to stay updated on elder care trends.
• Attend team meetings to align activities with resident interests.
• Facilitate residents' outings and assist with activity level assessments.
• Prepare, carry out and evaluate daily activities; assist with meal services as required.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Wage per hour

$19.83

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.

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.