Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Arlington seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance resident life through engaging activities. The role requires a passion for working with seniors, leading activities, and a commitment to quality care standards. Join a team that values togetherness and provides support, benefits, and growth opportunities for employees. With both full-time and part-time positions available, this is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and sick time

Daily Pay offering

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• One year related experience preferred in senior living communities.
• Able to facilitate small group presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining resident centered activity programming.
• Partner with teams to meet safety and quality standards.
• Actively participate in team goals for resident engagement.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

One (1) year job related experience in senior living communities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Arlington

Job ID

2025-229486

JOB OVERVIEW

"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 theday 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:
-Assists 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
-Under the leadership of immediate supervisor, assists with and supports the networking actions for retaining a volunteer base, maintaining a relationship with local businesses, organizations and schools
-Reviews, reads, notates and initializes the Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information

-Demonstrates proficiency and understands the QA (Quality Assurance Process) & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming; partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care & service delivery as measured in the QA process

- Partners with community team to ensure community follows all federal, state, local laws & regulations & Sunrise quality standards for resident care and services-Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations

-Actively participates as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals

Qualifications:
-One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities

- Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities

- Maintains a current appropriate federal and state license such as CDL (commercial driver’s license) and/or chauffeur license, applicable state license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with State, Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sunrise policy

- Ability to handle multiple priorities

- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations

- Competent in organizational, time management skills

- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

- Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident’s best interest

- Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and have the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills,Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications

- Sunday/Monday approx. 9-5

-Full-time and Part-time is available

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

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).