Duty Manager (Casual)

Cogir Senior Living; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Duty Manager to direct residence operations in the absence of senior leadership, ensuring quality service and resident satisfaction. You will supervise staff, assist in dining room duties, and maintain strong relationships with residents and families.

Primary duties include scheduling, training, coordinating events, and handling daily operations with a focus on safety and hospitality in a caring, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and delegation abilities.
• Genuine caring for residents.
• Pleasant, friendly and courteous demeanor.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Loyalty and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations in GM/Assistant Manager absence.
• Supervise staff on duty and ensure quality resident service.
• Respond immediately to the emergency response system.
• Assist with dining room service: pour coffee/tea and reset tables.
• Ensure dining area is cleaned and reset after meals.
• Maintain strong resident and family relationships.
• Conduct tours for prospective residents.
• Develop staff schedules to meet resident needs.
• Communicate resident needs across shifts.
• Lead by example; promote teamwork and our family philosophy.
• Provide open-door policy to on-duty staff and address concerns.
• Train employees per company policies.
• Check birthdays and arrange cake; water plants.
• Manage meal reservations and resident outings.
• Report staff injuries to management.
• Set up for parties; handle receipts for rent rolls.
• Ensure adequate aprons, tablecloths, napkins, etc.
• Keep office and coffee bars tidy; wear emergency pendant when alone.
• Run activities if the activity coordinator is away.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Delegation

Care for people

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Job description

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!

The Duty Manager will nurture our Cogir spirit and direct residence operations in the Executive Directors or Managers absence and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills and strong training and delegation skills
• A genuine caring for people
• Must be pleasant, friendly and courteous at all times
• Excellent communications and organizational skills
• Loyalty and commitment to excellence

Will provide hands on supervision of staff during shift, will discipline employees as required. Will have the authority to “suspend” employees pending investigation by the General Manager and Assistant Manager. In these
circumstances a written report will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Resident Services

• Oversee the operation in the absence of the General Manager and Assistant Manager
• Supervise the staff on duty and ensure that quality service and the needs of residents are being met
• Answer and respond immediately to emergency response system
• Assist with pouring coffee and tea, cleaning/setting tables in the dining room
• Ensure that dining room is cleaned after each meal service and reset
• Maintain good relationships with residents and their families
• Conduct tours of residence with prospective residents

General

• Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule for the staff that sufficiently meets the needs of residents and ensures proper staffing
• Review daily communication book and add pertinent information
• Communicate residents needs with applicable staff at change of shift or as neededLead by example, encourage teamwork, promote our “We Treat You like Family” philosophy, and provide assistance to staff
• Provide an open-door policy to on duty staff, addressing any concerns or grievances they may have
• Assist in the training of all employees in accordance with company policies and training programs
• Check for birthdays and ask kitchen to get cake ready
• Water plants when needed
• Check for meal reservations and residents out
• Report any staff injuries to General Manager/Assistant Manager so they can report to WCB
• Photocopying/faxing
• Set up for birthday parties/parties
• Write up receipts for rent roll (about 24 of the month)
• Check to make sure there are enough aprons/table cloths, napkins etc.
• Keep office and coffee bars tidy
• Emergency pendant must be worn if working alone
• Run activities if activity co-coordinator is away
• Any other duties/responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

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.__