Active Living Aide - Casual

**Description** ***Wage per hour*** $18.70 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. Join our team today! 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.*