Posted 3 months ago
Recreation Aide- Casual
@ Revera Retirement LP
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Cogir Senior Living is hiring a part-time casual Recreation Aide to help plan, organize and run recreational programs for residents of its retirement residences. The work includes facilitating outings, assessing residents' activity levels and assisting with meal services. The posting requires a college diploma in a related field, prior experience with seniors, and a valid provincial driver's licence with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and running recreation programs for residents
- Facilitating scheduled and pre-arranged outings
- Assessing residents' activity levels
- Keeping activity records and evaluations
- Assisting with meal services
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Valid Class 4 or Class F driver's licence
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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 |
| 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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