Memory care activies manager

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 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Alexandria

Job ID

2025-232928

JOB OVERVIEW

The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for consistently engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days" for residents. Life Skills are familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past that can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose in the present. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for designing Life Skills to reflect each resident's past interests and for providing them with encouragement, prompts, and hands on assistance. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise, "To champion quality of life for all seniors" in the Reminiscence neighborhood in accordance with federal, state / provincial, and local laws, standards, and regulations, and Sunrise policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

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 :

Life Skills Program

• Evaluate resident's interest and involvement in Life Skills.
• Develop Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and abilities.
• Engage residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
• Ensure that every resident has an opportunity to engage in Life Skills or other life enrichment activities daily.
• Review resident profile and the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and spend time talking with residents and family members to determine the best Life Skill or life enriching activity for each resident.
• Ensure the Life Skill is included on the demographic profile of each resident and apply the information by being responsible for implementing, leading, and motivating others in the appropriate Life Skill for the residents in partnership with the Reminiscence Coordinator (RC).
• Organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group / club setting using the resident's demographic profile information.
• Ensure that the Life Skill is included on the socialization and leisure activities section of the ISP.
• Act as a role model and encourage other team members to engage in Life Skills with residents.
• Assist residents to and from the Life Skills stations and other normalizing life enriching activities and routines.
• Record and document resident participation according to Sunrise quality service standards.
• Maintain and expand Life Skills stations and other life enriching programs and replenish supplies as needed.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
• Assist residents with daily care of any animals and / or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.

Resident Focus

Volunteer and Community Focus

Dining Service

Risk Management and General Safety

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

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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