Lifestyle & Programs Manager
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- Full-time
- Work permit not stated
- $50k–$54k CAD/yr
Coordinates day-to-day resident programs across the six dimensions of wellness, and guides activity aides and volunteers. Reports to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager.
Requires post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or relevant experience, plus 1-3 years in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare.
Needs a clear criminal background check, VSS and TB test where required, flexible hours as needed, and the physical ability to meet job demands.
Listed as full-time at $50,000-$53,500 in Waterloo, ON. Title says Manager but the body says Supervisor, and the company field (Hcrw) differs from the posting (Chartwell), so confirm before applying.
From the posting
- locations
ATS location: Waterloo, ON, Canada
- employment types
full_time
- salary
$50,000- $53,500
- seniority
reporting to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager
- job function
coordinate the day-to-day delivery of meaningful programs
- role family
retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare
- skills
Strong planning, communication, service, computer, and community-relations skills
- years experience min
One to three years of experience in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare
- education required
Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or relevant experience
- work auth required
Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
Job description
The Opportunity
As a Lifestyle and Programs Supervisor at Chartwell, reporting to the Lifestyle and Programs Manager, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day delivery of meaningful programs that reflect residents’ interests and the six dimensions of wellness. You’ll work directly with residents while guiding activity aides and volunteers, supporting safe program delivery, and helping the Manager maintain an engaging calendar.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate programs across the six dimensions of wellness
- Prepare program calendars, newsletters, events, outings, and resident communications
- Assign work and guide, orient, and train activity aides and volunteers
- Build resident relationships, respond to concerns, and escalate significant issues
- Coordinate volunteers and community partners to expand program opportunities
- Monitor program safety, participation, quality, risks, and improvement opportunities
What You’ll Bring
- Post-secondary education in recreation, gerontology, social work, or relevant experience
- One to three years of experience in retirement living, long-term care, or healthcare
- Experience coordinating programs and guiding employees or volunteers
- Understanding of aging and respect for residents’ backgrounds, interests, and abilities
- Strong planning, communication, service, computer, and community-relations skills
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 meet job demands, including standing, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods, and operating cleaning equipment
- Preparedness to respond to emergency situations
- Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required
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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