Dog Walker / Activities Assistant

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life! We are looking for a personable and responsible Dog Walker / Activities Assistant to support our senior citizen residents with their pets. In this role you will be responsible for assisting our residents in providing care for dogs and cats, as well as providing other general support for our residents and our activities team. Here are a few of the regular responsibilities: Support residents in caring for their pets by walking and feeding dogs, disposing of dog waste, and providing cat care. Delivering packages received at the community to the appropriate residents. Facilitate resident movie night by ensuring the multimedia device is prepared in advance, and started on time. Assisting the Life Enrichment team with projects and activities for residents, including special or seasonal events, to support resident engagement and mental health. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: Friendly and positive verbal communication skills required. Customer service mindset. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or in progress. Experience working with seniors is a plus. Experience caring for pets is preferred.

Pay Range:

$15.00 per hour - $16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits:

Part-time employees working a certain number of hours per week are eligible for some benefits options, including some health / dental / vision choices, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, and an employee assistance program.

Work Schedule:

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (part-time role) Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and

COVID-19

vaccine status. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer