Casual Recreation Aide

Revera Inc.; Newmarket; Sur place; CAD 22 000 - 31 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Renoir in Newmarket, part of Cogir Senior Living, is seeking a Casual Recreation Aide to support engaging resident programs. You will help plan and deliver activities, assist with outings and daily events, and keep records for program evaluation.

The ideal candidate holds a college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Gerontology, has excellent communication skills, and is proficient with Microsoft Office. A valid provincial driver’s license and a Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful resident programs.
• Maintain department records, assessments and evaluations of activities.
• Facilitate outings and daily activities; support meal services when needed.
• Communicate with residents, families and staff; participate in team meetings.

Connaissances

Excellent oral and written comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Formation

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Description du poste

## Casual Recreation AideApply: The Renoir - 270 Doak Lane, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A5: Part time: Posted Today: R17827***Wage per hour***$19.23Cogir 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.*