Activities Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living • Lombard, IL

24d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps create meaningful experiences that enhance residents’ well-being and strengthen community connections at Sunrise Senior Living. The role supports daily activities, events, and enrichment programs, encourages resident participation, and helps maintain activity spaces and supplies. The assistant also supports volunteer engagement and community partnerships, documents participation according to regulatory guidelines, and communicates relevant changes in resident engagement. A high school diploma or GED, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lead small-group activities are sought. A valid driver’s license may be required as applicable; senior living experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead small-group activities.
• Valid driver’s license, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• 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 according to regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor resident engagement and communicate changes appropriately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, which allows employees to get paid within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered, depending on position, available plan/program, and required performance; eligibility requirements apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED