Activity Aide- Casual

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Warm, welcoming culture

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking an Activity Aide to enrich residents' lives through engaging programs and services. You will plan, deliver, and adapt activities that support overall wellness while fostering a warm and inclusive community.

Ideal candidates bring customer service experience, a background in recreation or gerontology, and strong collaboration skills. This role requires flexibility with hours and a readiness to assist residents with various activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors is a strong asset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with good follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver wellness-focused programs for residents.
• Encourage participation in daily activities and events.
• Monitor and record participation and engagement levels.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming activity space and assist with prep materials.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship building

Organization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in recreation/gerontology/social work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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