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Activity Aide - Full-time

@ WC Operating (Ontario-1) LP

Kingsville, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

WC Operating (Ontario-1) LP, which operates Cogir Senior Living retirement residences, is hiring a full-time Activity Aide to plan and run meaningful programs for residents under the Active Living Manager. The role includes facilitating outings, assessing activity levels, keeping records and helping with meal services. The posting states a wage of $18.89 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize and implement programs for residents
  • Facilitate scheduled and pre-arranged resident outings
  • Assess residents' activity levels
  • Maintain activity records, assessments and charting
  • Assist with meal services as required

Requirements summary:

  • College diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology
  • Previous experience working with seniors
  • Valid Class 4 or F driver's licence
  • Vulnerable sector check with criminal background check
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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Employer posting date
2026-08-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsVulnerable sector check
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksvulnerable sector, criminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRecreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology

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Job description

Wage per hour

$18.89

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.

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