Job Information
Sunrise Senior Living Activity Assistant in Mississauga, Ontario
COMMUNITY NAME
Sunrise of Mississauga
JOB OVERVIEW
"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what’s right for the resident. For me, that’s a big breath of fresh air."
- Sunrise Leader
At Sunrise, our Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for consistently engaging residents in familiar routines of daily living through personalized Life Skills that "Create Pleasant Days" for residents. Life Skills are familiar tasks that residents enjoyed doing in the past that can still bring a sense of success, meaning and purpose in the present. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for designing Life Skills to reflect each resident's past interests and for providing them with encouragement, prompts and hands on assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Responsibilities:
Evaluates resident's interest and involvement in Life Skill
Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and abilities
Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening
Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies
As applicable, assist residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.
Qualifications:
One (1) year experience working with memory impaired seniors
High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state regulations; certification(s) may be required per state regulations
Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident
Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
Competent in organizational & time mgmt skills
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to make responsible choices, decisions and act in a resident's best interest
Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines, ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Basic proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new applications
ABOUT SUNRISE
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will…
Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
I gnite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses.The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago (12/2/2024 4:38 PM)
Location : Name Sunrise of Mississauga
Type Part-Time
Location : City Mississauga
Location : State/Province (Full Name) Ontario