Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living - Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior living organization is looking for a part-time Life Enrichment Manager in Victoria, Canada. The role involves engaging memory-impaired seniors in meaningful daily activities tailored to their interests. This position offers an impactful opportunity to enhance residents' quality of life and promote their well-being through personalized support.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance and Discount Programs

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses based on eligibility and performance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• Current first aid and food safety certifications required.
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive levels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' interest in Life Skills activities.
• Develop tailored Life Skills for daily engagement.
• Maintain inventory of programming supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Motivational skills

Education

First aid certification

Food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Sunrise Senior Living and use your skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members, while finding joy and fulfillment in your work. Discover how you can follow your passions and serve others in a meaningful way.

Community Name: Sunrise of Victoria

Job Overview

"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what’s right for the resident. For me, that’s a big breath of fresh air." - Sunrise Leader

At Sunrise, our Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for engaging residents in daily routines through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days." These skills are familiar tasks that residents enjoyed in the past, helping them find success, meaning, and purpose today. The manager designs Life Skills based on each resident's interests and provides encouragement, prompts, and assistance.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Part-time
• Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm
• Responsibilities:
• Evaluate residents' interest and involvement in Life Skills
• Develop tailored Life Skills for each resident
• Engage residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening
• Maintain inventory of programming supplies
• Assist with daily care of animals or plants as part of the program
• Qualifications:
• At least 1 year experience working with memory-impaired seniors
• Current first aid and food safety certifications
• Ability to motivate and adapt activities to residents' cognitive and functional levels
• Ability to motivate volunteers and team members
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently following community guidelines
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

About Sunrise

Take the next step to make a bigger impact. At Sunrise, we celebrate your unique ways of bringing joy and togetherness. We offer benefits and growth opportunities to help you succeed both at work and in life, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance and Discount Programs
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay
• Daily Pay (U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonuses (discretionary and/or non-discretionary, based on eligibility and performance)

Compensation

We offer competitive pay based on location, skills, experience, and certifications.

Accessibility

Sunrise provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.