Activity Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a part-time Memory Care Activity Assistant to create engaging daily activities for memory-impaired seniors. Candidates should have experience working with seniors and skills in communication, organization, and motivation. This role focuses on enhancing residents' quality of life through tailored Life Skills and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience with memory-impaired seniors.
• Ability to motivate residents and adapt activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' interests and develop tailored Life Skills.
• Engage residents throughout the day and evening.
• Assist in maintaining Life Skills programming supplies.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Westtown

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 engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days". These Life Skills are tasks residents enjoyed in the past, which can still bring a sense of success, meaning, and purpose. The manager designs Life Skills reflecting each resident's interests and provides encouragement, prompts, and hands-on assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Part-time Memory Care Activity Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents' interests and involvement in Life Skills.
• Develop Life Skills tailored to each resident's needs and abilities.
• Engage residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
• Assist residents with daily care of animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• High School diploma or GED; additional certification(s) may be required by state regulations.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents; adapt life skills to cognitive and functional abilities.
• Inspire and motivate volunteers and team members to engage residents in meaningful activities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work semi-independently following community procedures.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new applications.