Casual Recreation Aide

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

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Active Living Aide to plan, organize and implement meaningful programs for residents in our retirement residences. Reporting to the Active Living Manager, you will assist with assessments, documentation and daily activities while maintaining strong communication with residents and staff.

We value compassion, energy and integrity in caregiving for the elderly, with opportunities to support meal services and outings as part of meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent required.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement meaningful programs for residents.
• Maintain records of assessments and participation.
• Communicate with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Attend in-service education on elder care trends.
• Assist with meal services as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. 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.__