Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Aurora; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. As an Activities Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering engaging and meaningful activities that brighten our residents' days. This position offers the chance to work closely with a passionate team, fostering connections with the community and ensuring that our residents enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle. If you have a knack for organization, strong communication skills, and a heart for service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of experience in senior living communities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a balanced resident-centered activity program.
• Support networking actions to retain a volunteer base.
• Review and document resident information and activity details.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Experience in Senior Living Communities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sunrise Applications

Job description

It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!

Sunrise Team Member

At Sunrise, our 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining a balanced resident-centered activity program following the Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s), and supervisor’s direction.
• Support networking actions to retain a volunteer base, and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and schools.
• Review and document resident information and activity details in the Daily Log and Department Log, noting physical and behavioral changes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in QA (Quality Assurance) processes and quality service standards related to resident activities; partner with the team to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, including OSHA, and promote safety and risk management.
• Participate actively as a team member, working towards team goals.

Qualifications:

• Preferred one year of experience in senior living communities.
• Ability to lead activities, motivate volunteers and team members for social events.
• Possession of valid federal and state licenses, such as CDL or chauffeur license, with acceptable driving records according to DOT and Sunrise policies.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and facilitate small group presentations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work semi-independently following community procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sunrise applications, with the ability to learn new software.