Recreation Aide- Casual

Cogir Senior Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Canada seeks an Active Living Aide to assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents. Reporting to the Active Living Manager, you will help coordinate activities, outings, and daily engagement for seniors.

Ideal candidates have a college diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology, experience with seniors, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to communicate compassionately with residents and families.

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 (Class 4/ F).
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (or be willing to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents, in collaboration with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director.
• Maintain department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff, informing them of events.
• Attend in-service education to stay informed on trends in total elderly care.
• Participate in team meetings to plan programs aligned with residents’ interests.
• Facilitate residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings.
• Assist with assessment of individual 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 (residents).
• Uphold organization values relating to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Energetic

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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.

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.