Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

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.

Requirements

College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work or related field; or equivalent experience.
2+ years supervisory experience including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Sunrise systems.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and a flexible schedule as needed.
Valid driver’s license may be required if operating a Sunrise vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Certified Activity Professional with 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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 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.