Job Activities Director

Joining Sunrise Senior Living

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 Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the eighth time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job Overview

The Activities and Volunteer Coordinator (AVC) is responsible for developing and leading a successful and engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole Sunrise Senior Living community.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Job Description

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

• Maintain a balanced resident centered activity program for the whole Sunrise community according to the Programming Calendar guidelines and Live with Purpose / Dimension of Wellness Standards.
• Assess, plan, and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Recruit entertainers and schedule special events.
• Prepare and review the activity calendar and newsletter with the Executive Director (ED) prior to submitting for printing.
• Coordinate with other department coordinators to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for routine activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate mixed group (assisted living / long term care and reminiscence) activities.
• Conduct regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Reminiscence Neighborhood three times weekly, while maintaining a daily presence in the neighborhood.
• Provide support to the Reminiscence Coordinator (RC) / Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) on the development of the reminiscence calendar and coordinate programs and events that can be enjoyed by both assisted living / long term care and reminiscence residents.
• Coordinate with other department coordinators to update resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Ensure compliance of all federal, state / provincial, and local laws and regulations as applicable.
• Maintain a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community operations.
• Delegate daily care of any animals and / or plants within the activities program and services, as well as maintenance of records related to this care.

Volunteer and Community Focus

Resident Focus

Financial Management

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.