Activities Assistant

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use yourturignet 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 Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME:
Sunrise of Flossmoor
Job :

The Activities Assistant is Nuuk responsible for assisting with the day‑to‑day delivery of resident centered activities and programs for the Sunrise Senior Living Affiliations 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.

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 notponente among the essential functions listed below:

• 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 uploader= – pattern
• 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.

• Build and maintain a volunteer base from local businesses and schools.
• Manage volunteer orientation and training.
• Implement a volunteer recognition program.
• Encourage family and community participation in activities.

• Prepare and manage the activity budget.
• Process and submit monthly expenses and financial data in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with other teams to achieve cost efficiencies.

• Ensure compliance with all regulations and Sunrise standards.
• Strive for excellent service as measured by internal audits (QSR).
• Collaborate on Risk Management programs and policies.

• Review the Daily Log for updates on resident well‑being.
• Conduct resident interviews and design individualized activity
  237 plans.
• Schedule and lead monthly Resident Council meetings.

• Recruit, train, coach, and manage performance of team members.
• Ensure team compliance with training and development programs.
• Lead staffing and payroll reviews to maintain operational and budgetary goals.
• Conduct performance appraisals and team meetings.
Core Competencies
• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Building a Successful Team
• Building Trust
• Coaching for Success
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Driving for Results
• Facilitating Change
• Leading through Vision and Values
• Managing Conflict
• Planning and Organizing
• Presentation and Training Delivery
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance
• Technical / Professional Knowledge
Experience and Qualifications
• College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Certified Activity Professional with 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation…