Activity Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking a part-time Life Enrichment Manager to engage memory-impaired residents through personalized Life Skills activities. This role involves evaluating interests, developing tailored programs, and assisting residents in meaningful daily routines. Candidates should have experience working with seniors and possess strong motivational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents' interest and involvement in Life Skills.
• Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs.
• Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day.

Skills

Motivation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMMUNITY NAME

Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

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 consistently engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days" for residents. Life Skills are familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past that can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose in the present. The Life Enrichment Manager designs Life Skills to reflect each resident's past interests and provides encouragement, prompts, and hands-on assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a part-time activity assistant for our Memory Care department.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates residents' interest and involvement in Life Skills.
• Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and abilities.
• Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
• As applicable, assists residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• High School diploma / GED accepted; certification(s) may be required per state regulations.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident.
• Inspires, motivates, and encourages volunteers and team members to engage residents in meaningful activities throughout the day and evening.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to make responsible choices and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Ability to work semi-independently following community procedures and guidelines, and to follow through on tasks.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new applications.