Activities Assistant

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise of Richmond Hill

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living Community while meeting and / or exceeding Sunrise quality standards. The Activities Assistant will assist in the development and leading of the community’s engaging resident centered activities and volunteer programs and services for the community.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

Activities Program

• Provide overall leadership and maintain a balanced resident centered activity program for the whole Sunrise community according to the Activity Program Guidelines and Programming Guide(s).
• Plan and evaluate Spiritual, Educational, Intellectual, Cognitive, Social, Wellness, and Recreational activities.
• Lead and motivate team members and volunteers for social events and various activities.
• Recruit entertainers and schedule special events.
• Coordinate outings and manage outing schedules with drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State / Province and Local regulations and Sunrise guidelines.
• Develop and distribute monthly calendars and newsletters.
• Develop daily displays for activities and maintain resident communication centers.

Volunteer & Community Focus

Financial Management

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Resident Focus

Training, Leadership, and Team Member Development

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

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 :

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).

Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Talent.Acquisition@sunriseseniorliving.com