Guest Attendant

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Career growth

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Chartwell Stoney Creek Retirement Residence is seeking an Activities Attendant for Memory Care to plan and run engaging programs for residents during the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift. You will assist residents, promote an active lifestyle, and work with the Fun Manager on special events.

The role requires experience in healthcare or hospitality, a relevant recreation certificate, and a valid Ontario driver’s license. CPR/First Aid and Safe Food Handler certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or hospitality environments.
• Activation programs and activities coordination experience.
• Empathy for elderly and disabled residents, including dementia.
• Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract (Ontario) and Safe Food Handler/ CPR First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run engaging activities for residents.
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Motivate residents to participate and promote active lifestyles.
• Support the Fun Manager in planning special events.
• Maintain relationships with residents and families to understand needs and monitor satisfaction.
• Record resident involvement and outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver services.

Skills

Empathy

Event planning

Mobility assistance

Resident communication

Driver's license

Education

Recreation/activations certificate

Job description

RGA Fun Memory Care

Chartwell Stoney Creek Retirement Residence, Full Time opportunity from 3:00PM-11:00PM

Job Description

We’re looking for an Activities Attendant (Memory Care). This role is responsible for providing assistance with the developing and coordinating of fun and meaningful events, activities and services that encourage an active lifestyle among the residents in the community and ensures the achievement of essential activities of daily living.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, prepare and run engaging and fun programs for residents
• Assist residents to and from the activity if required
• Motivate residents to be active and involved
• Effectively promote activities and an active lifestyle in the home
• Assist the Fun Manager in planning and developing special events for residents
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families in order to identify individual needs, resolve issues and evaluate resident satisfaction
• Monitor and record resident involvement in the home
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues
• All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in an environment in the healthcare or hospitality industry and working knowledge of activation programs and mobility restriction
• Relevant professional experience in recreation and/or equivalent certificate
• Ability to plan organize and direct the delivery of diverse social services, special events.
• Empathy for and understanding of the need of the elderly and disabled, including persons living with dementia
• Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
• Current Safe Food Handler’s certification
• Current CPR/ First Aid certification

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

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

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 [e-mail] 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.