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Activity Aide
@ Chartwell
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Overview
Chartwell is hiring a part-time Activity Aide to plan and run engaging wellness programs for older adults in its residences. The work covers encouraging resident participation, tracking engagement and preparing program communications. The posting requires previous customer service experience, recreation or gerontology education and an unrestricted class 4 driver's licence, with flexible hours.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver wellness programs for residents
- Encourage resident participation in daily activities and events
- Monitor and record participation and engagement
- Prepare calendars, posters and newsletters
Requirements summary:
- Previous customer service experience; work with seniors an asset
- Post-secondary education in recreation or gerontology, or equivalent experience
- Unrestricted class 4 driver's licence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Class 4 driver's licence, VSS, TB Test |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work |
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Chartwell
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Making People's Lives Better
Full company description
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, 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. Chez Chartwell résidences pour retraités, nous sommes dédiés au MIEUX-ÊTRE de nos résidents, de leurs proches et de nos employés. Rejoignez une équipe exceptionnelle et diversifiée de gens inspirants, qui ont à cœur d’offrir des expériences personnalisées, fondées sur des relations chaleureuses et humaines, à tous ceux et celles qui vivent et travaillent dans nos résidences.
- LinkedIn followers
- 46,907
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,395
- Reported office locations
- 7070 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 0G5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Elder Care
- Nursing and Residential Care
- Other recorded names
- Chartwell
- Chartwell Career Site English
- Chartwell Retirement Residences
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 568,322,903
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Chartwell Retirement Residences, 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. Chez Chartwell résidences pour…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 730 |
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The Opportunity
Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older adults through engaging programs and services? As an Activity Aide at Chartwell, you’ll have the fulfilling role of creating meaningful experiences that support the well-being of our residents. Your creativity, compassion, and energy will help shape a vibrant community that supports residents' wellness across all dimensions.
What You’ll Do
- Help plan and deliver programs that support all dimensions of wellness
- Encourage residents to take part in daily activities and special events
- Monitor and record participation and engagement levels
- Support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive activity space
- Prepare and share calendars, posters, and newsletters for programs
What You’ll Bring
- Previous customer service experience; working with seniors is a strong asset
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized; detail-oriented; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
What We Offer
- A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
- A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Physical ability to assist with standing, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
- Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
- Must hold an unrestricted class 4 driver's licence to apply
Must have recreation education and experience in gerontology
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 [email protected] or call 1-888-663-6448.
Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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