Bilingual Active Living Aide (French and English) - Casual Part Time

Job summary

Wage per hour $17.60 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! The pay rate is $17.60 per hour without a certificate and $18.79 per hour with a certificate. Reporting to the Active Living Manage…

Job details

Wage per hour $17.60 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! The pay rate is $17.60 per hour without a certificate and $18.79 per hour with a certificate. 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; Full professional proficiency in both French and English is required. 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. 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. The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions. A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.

What you’ll do

The Active Living Aide assists in planning and implementing meaningful programs and activities for senior residents. Responsibilities include maintaining department records, facilitating outings, and coordinating with the Active Living Manager.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology, or an equivalent, along with professional proficiency in French and English. A valid provincial driver's license and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are mandatory.

Benefits

• Work-life balance options

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Program Planning
• Gerontology
• Microsoft Office
• Communication Skills
• Resident Assessment
• Elderly Care
• Activity Coordination

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