Recreation Aide - Casual

COGIR Real Estate; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living management company in Toronto is seeking an Active Living Aide to assist in planning and implementing programs for residents. Candidates should have a college diploma in Recreation or related fields, experience with seniors, and excellent communication skills. The role involves organizing daily activities, facilitating outings, and supporting the well-being of elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors is required.
• Must have an energetic personality and a passion for working with the elderly.
• Valid provincial driver's license for transporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Active Living Manager in planning activities for residents.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Facilitate residents' participation in activities and outings.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Active Living Manager, the Active Living Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.
• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director.
• Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting.
• Maintain effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Attend in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly.
• Participate in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind.
• 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 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.