Activity Aide

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Chartwell Retirement Residences provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$28.95/hr - CA$28.95/hr

Job Description

The Activity Aide is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of programs and services that meet the needs of residents.

Key Activities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of programs and services that meet the six dimension of wellness (social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs of all residents).
• Assist with the development and preparation of communication tools (newsletter, posters, notices, calendars, etc.).
• Inform Management of residents' concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Create a safe, pleasant, and creative recreational environment.
• Recruit residents to participate in programs.
• Document resident participation in activities and report any changes in activity levels.
• Respond to resident or family member needs and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Education/Qualification:

• Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontolgy, social work or equivalent experience.
  
  
  

Experience:

• Preferably, one to three years related experience in a retirement community or health care environment.
• Previous customer service experience.
  
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Teamwork - work collaboratively on a team.
• Communication - ability to interact and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Customer experience - working with a goal towards exceeding customer experience.
• Organized - ability to maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Computer - previous experience in using Activity Pro
  
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Criminal Records Check.
• Class 4 Bus Driver's License.
• Driver's Abstract
• Current First Aid Certificate is an asset.
  
  
  

The rates below include base wage rate and wage leveling. Wage leveling is subject to the direction of the government and may be discontinued at any time in which event the applicable agreement's wage rates will prevail.

About Us

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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