Activities Assistant – Senior Living

Sunrise At Orchard; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and …

myFlexPay offered to get paid within…

Tuition Reimbursement

Some benefits have eligibility

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Arlington, VA is seeking an Activities Assistant to help lead daily activities, events, and enrichment programs for residents, supporting their well-being and community connections. You’ll encourage participation, assist with calendars and newsletters, escort residents to programs, and keep activity spaces organized and stocked. A high school diploma or GED is required; a valid driver's license may be needed; senior living experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead small group activities.
• Valid driver’s license (as 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; you help create meaningful experiences that enhance resident well-being and strengthen community connections.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Group facilitation

Driver's license

Senior living experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Activities Assistant

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

Pay Range

15.00 - 18.80

Benefits and Other Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition ReimbursementIn 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.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

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