Joyful Activities Coordinator – Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program

PTO & holidays

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses eligibility

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead daily activities, engage residents, and support enrichment programs in Arlington, VA. You will help create calendars, escort residents, and maintain organized spaces to promote well‑being.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead small groups, with driving duties required as applicable and senior living experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• 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

Group activity leadership

Driver's license

Senior living experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead daily activities, engage residents, and support enrichment programs in Arlington, VA. You will help create calendars, escort residents, and maintain organized spaces to promote well‑being.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead small groups, with driving duties required as applicable and senior living experience preferred.