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Activities Assistant-March 2024
Metairie
Mar 28, 2026
About Activities Assistant

  Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 6th 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 Metairie

  Job ID

  2024-204782

  JOB OVERVIEW

  "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"

  - Sunrise Team Member

  At Sunrise, our 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.

  RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

  Responsibilities:

  -Driving residents on outing and doctor appointments. MUST HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

  Assists in maintaining a balanced resident centered activity program for the Sunrise community following the Activity Program Guidelines, Programming Guide(s) and direction from immediate supervisor

  Under the leadership of immediate supervisor, assists with and supports the networking actions for retaining a volunteer base, maintaining a relationship with local businesses, organizations and schools

  Reviews, reads, notates and initializes the Daily Log and Department Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes as well as activities information

  Demonstrates proficiency and understands the QA (Quality Assurance Process) & essential quality service standards pertaining to enriching resident centered activities and programming; partners with community team in striving for excellent quality care & service delivery as measured in the QA process

  Partners with community team to ensure community follows all federal, state, local laws & regulations & Sunrise quality standards for resident care and services- Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations

  Actively participates as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals

  Qualifications:

  One (1) year job related experience preferred in senior living communities

  Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow team members for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities

  Maintains a current appropriate federal and state license such as CDL (commercial driver’s license) and/or chauffeur license, applicable state license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with State, Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sunrise policy

  Ability to handle multiple priorities

  Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations

  Competent in organizational, time management skills

  Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

  Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident’s best interest

  Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines and have the ability to follow through on assigned tasks

  Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications 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.

  Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

  PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

  COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

  Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

  Location : Name Sunrise of Metairie

  Type Full-Time

  Location : Address 3732 West Esplanade Ave. S

  Location : City Metairie

  Location : State/Province (Full Name) Louisiana

  Sunrise Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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