Memory Care Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and DIS

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

PTO, sick time, holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Manager to design and deliver Life Skills experiences for residents, including those with memory loss. You will craft personalized activities, lead groups, and ensure daily engagement and documentation to support quality standards.

The role requires 1+ year work with memory-impaired seniors, a high school diploma, and strong communication. The position emphasizes meaningful moments, resident dignity, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with memory-impaired seniors.
• High School Diploma/GED; age 18
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive ability
• Experience leading group activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized Life Skills based on resident interests and abilities
• Engage residents daily in meaningful, familiar routines
• Organize small groups and enrichment clubs
• Review ISPs, Resident Profiles, and demographic information to tailor activities
• Document participation per quality standards
• Maintain Life Skills stations and program supplies
• Encourage team members and volunteers to support engagement
• Assist residents to and from programs and activities

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adapt activities to cognitive ability

Group activity leadership

Experience with memory-impaired adults

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Life Enrichment Manager, you create personalized Life Skills experiences that foster purpose, familiarity, and meaningful moments for residents living with memory loss.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement individualized Life Skills based on resident interests and abilities
• Engage residents daily in meaningful, familiar routines
• Organize small groups and enrichment clubs
• Review ISPs, Resident Profiles, and demographic information to tailor activities
• Document participation per quality standards
• Maintain Life Skills stations and program supplies
• Encourage team members and volunteers to support engagement
• Assist residents to and from programs and activities

You help residents experience purpose, connection, and dignity through structured, resident-centered programming.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ year experience working with memory-impaired seniors
• High School Diploma/GED; age 18
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt activities to cognitive ability
• Experience leading group activities preferred

Life Enrichment Manager – Create Purposeful Moments for Seniors with Memory LossLife Enrichment Manager | Memory Care | Senior Living

Pay Range:

15.00 - 18.80

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. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• 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 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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