Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

EAP / Discount Program

PTO

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

MyFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Morris Plains, New Jersey, is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead daily activities and enrichment programs for residents. You will help plan and execute events, encourage participation, and maintain organized activity spaces to promote well-being.

As part of the team, you will prepare calendars and newsletters, escort residents, support volunteers, and document participation per regulatory guidelines, ensuring a safe, engaging community experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead small group activities.
• Valid driver’s license where applicable.
• Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily activities, events, and enrichment programs.
• Encourage and support resident participation.
• Help prepare activity calendars and newsletters.
• Escort residents to and from programs as needed.
• Maintain organized activity spaces and supplies.
• Support volunteer engagement and community partnerships.
• Document participation per regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor resident engagement and communicate changes appropriately.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Lead small groups

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Senior living experience preferred

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in leading daily activities, events, and enrichment programs
• Encourage and support resident participation
• Help prepare activity calendars and newsletters
• Escort residents to and from programs as needed
• Maintain organized activity spaces and supplies
• Support volunteer engagement and community partnerships
• Document participation per regulatory guidelines
• Monitor resident engagement and communicate changes appropriately

You help create meaningful experiences that enhance resident well-being and strengthen community connections.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead small group activities
• Valid driver’s license (as applicable)
• Senior living experience preferred

Activities Assistant – Bring Joy, Purpose & Connection to Seniors

Activities Assistant | Senior Living Activities Pay Range: 15.92 - 19.90

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.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• sick time
• holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

Explore opportunities at Sunrise and take the first step toward a fulfilling career where your work makes a meaningful difference.