Senior Living Activities Lead: Create Joy & Community

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

EAP / Discount program

PTO / holidays

MyFlexPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to contribute to meaningful resident experiences through leading daily activities, events, and enrichment programs. You will encourage participation and help prepare calendars and newsletters, while transporting residents as needed and maintaining organized spaces.

Your role supports volunteers, documents participation per guidelines, and monitors engagement to communicate any changes to the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Group leadership

Driver's license

Senior living exp

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to contribute to meaningful resident experiences through leading daily activities, events, and enrichment programs. You will encourage participation and help prepare calendars and newsletters, while transporting residents as needed and maintaining organized spaces.

Your role supports volunteers, documents participation per guidelines, and monitors engagement to communicate any changes to the team.