Part-Time Senior Activities & Recreation Aide

COGIR Real Estate; Calgary; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on request

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks an Active Living Aide to assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents under the guidance of the Active Living Manager. You will maintain records, communicate with residents and families, and support in-service education to stay current with elderly care trends.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion and reliability, with opportunities to coordinate outings and daily activities, and to assist with meals as needed in a supportive

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director.
• Maintain department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attend in-service education to stay informed on elderly care trends.
• Participate in team meetings to plan activities around residents' interests.
• Facilitate residents' scheduled outings and assess activity levels.
• Prepare, carry out and evaluate daily activities; assist with meals as required.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults; uphold ethics and integrity.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cogir Senior Living seeks an Active Living Aide to assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents under the guidance of the Active Living Manager. You will maintain records, communicate with residents and families, and support in-service education to stay current with elderly care trends.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion and reliability, with opportunities to coordinate outings and daily activities, and to assist with meals as needed in a supportive