Assistant- Casual

Position: Active Living Aide

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 residents, in collaboration with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director.
• Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessment and evaluation 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 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' 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.

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required.
• Experience in fitness leadership for seniors is required.
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Valid provincial driver's licence to transport residents by van (e.g. 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.

Wage: $23.09 per hour.

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.