Activities Assistant

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Newton

JOB OVERVIEW

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living Community while meeting and / or exceeding Sunrise quality standards. The Activities Assistant will assist in the development and leading of the community's engaging resident centered activities and volunteer programs and services for the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Shift Information : Per Diem Responsibilities :

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

Activities Program

• Assist in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the Sunrise community following the Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s), and direction from immediate supervisor.
• Assist in preparing the activity calendar and newsletter with the coordination of immediate supervisor.
• Conduct and / or assist with planned resident activities, programs, and services throughout the community.
• Assist, invite, and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assist residents to and from the activity areas when necessary.
• Record and document resident participation if required by federal, state / provincial, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and craft services.
• Assist with the network contacts and relationships and assist with arranging for speakers from community groups / organizations to provide educational, social, and engaging activities and support for the residents.
• Responsible for daily care of any animals and / or plants within the activities program and services.

Volunteer and Community Focus

Resident Focus

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management and General Safety

Training and Contributing to Team Success

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

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