Part Time Recreation Aide - Weekends

Cogir Senior Living; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Active Living Aide to assist in planning and delivering meaningful programs for residents. You will help assess activity levels, coordinate outings, and support daily activities under the Active Living Manager and Executive Director.

The role requires a college diploma related to recreation/leisure or gerontology, prior experience with seniors, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license and Vulnerable Sector Check are required.

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 Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for residents, with Active Living Manager & Executive Director.
• Maintain department records including assessments and evaluations of planned programs.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, volunteers and staff; inform about events.
• Attend in-service education to stay current on elderly care trends.
• Participate in team meetings to plan resident-focused activities.
• Facilitate residents' outings as scheduled.
• Assist with assessment of resident activity levels.
• Prepare, carry out, and evaluate daily activities.
• Assist with meal services as required.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults.
• Uphold the organization’s values relating to ethics and integrity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy/Compassion

Experience with seniors

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wage per hour

$19.76

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.