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 accessibility@chartwell.com 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.
