Posted 2 days ago
Recreation Aide
@ Revera Retirement LP
Regina, Saskatchewan
Overview
Cogir Senior Living, which manages retirement residences across Canada, is hiring a part-time Recreation Aide to plan, organize and run recreational programs for residents. The role includes facilitating outings, assessing activity levels and helping with meal service. A college diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology is required, along with a valid driver's licence and a vulnerable sector check.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and run recreational programs for residents
- Facilitate scheduled and pre-arranged outings
- Assess residents' activity levels
- Keep department records and activity evaluations
- Assist with meal services
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Valid provincial driver's licence (Class 4 or F)
- Current vulnerable sector check
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 4, Class F, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Revera Retirement LP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 116 |
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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