Activities Assistant

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

The Stratford

Job ID

2025-231038

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

Essential Duties

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

Core Competencies

Experience and 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.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).

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