Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to enhance resident engagement in a vibrant community. This role involves planning and conducting activities that cater to the interests of residents, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable environment. You'll collaborate with volunteers and community partners, fostering relationships that enrich the lives of the residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and possess strong organizational and leadership skills, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others. Join a team that values compassion and community spirit!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in senior living communities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining resident-centered activity programs.
• Conduct planned resident activities and encourage participation.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Gurnee

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

Responsibilities:

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

1. 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.
2. Assist in preparing the activity calendar and newsletter with the coordination of immediate supervisor.
3. Conduct and/or assist with planned resident activities, programs, and services throughout the community.
4. Assist, invite, and encourage residents to participate in activities.
5. Assist residents to and from the activity areas when necessary.
6. Record and document resident participation if required by federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations.
7. Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
8. Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and craft services.
9. 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.
10. Responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.

Volunteer and Community Focus

1. Assist with and support the networking actions for retaining a volunteer base and maintaining a relationship with local businesses, organizations, and schools under the leadership of immediate supervisor.
2. Assist with the volunteer orientations, volunteer training programs, and appropriate volunteer paperwork according to Sunrise and state/province specific standards.
3. Work with volunteers and oversees their activities as needed.
4. Involve families, residents, and community volunteers to participate as a regular part of the activity program as directed by immediate supervisor.

Resident Focus

1. Review, read, notate, and initialize 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.
2. Practice positive resident relations following our Sunrise Shared Values, responds to resident requests, and directs resident feedback and requests to immediate supervisor.
3. Review the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)/Individualized Care Plan (ICP) and Resident Profile and Addendums for every new resident.
4. Assist to ensure each resident’s Memory Box is completed within two (2) weeks of move-in.
5. Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

1. Understand and demonstrate proficiency with the Quality Assurance Process (QA) and essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming and partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the QA process.
2. Partner with community team to ensure community follows all federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and Sunrise quality standards for resident care and services.
3. Maintain and/or exceed standards of cleanliness, hygiene, proper attire, and health.

Risk Management and General Safety

1. Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
2. Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

Training and Contributing to Team Success

1. Participate as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals.
2. Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
3. Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
4. Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
5. Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
6. Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

1. One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities
2. Maintains a current applicable driver’s license to drive Sunrise vehicles provided with an acceptable driving record in accordance with applicable regulations and Sunrise policy
3. Completion of Driver Training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable
4. Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in social events and various scheduled social activities
5. Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
6. As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description, understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance, and successfully complete the Driver Training