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.

COMMUNITY NAME: Sunrise of Burlington JOB OVERVIEW: The 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. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise, “To champion quality of life for all seniors” in the Reminiscence neighborhood in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and local laws, standards, and regulations, and Sunrise policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

• Evaluate resident’s interest and involvement in Life Skills.
• Develop Life Skills tailored to each resident’s unique needs and abilities.
• Engage residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening.
• Ensure that every resident has an opportunity to engage in Life Skills or other life enrichment activities daily.
• Review resident profile and the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and spend time talking with residents and family members to determine the best Life Skill or life enriching activity for each resident.
• Ensure the Life Skill is included on the demographic profile of each resident and apply the information by being responsible for implementing, leading, and motivating others in the appropriate Life Skill for the residents in partnership with the Reminiscence Coordinator (RC).
• Organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting using the resident’s demographic profile information.
• Ensure that the Life Skill is included on the socialization and leisure activities section of the ISP.
• Act as a role model and encourage other team members to engage in Life Skills with residents.
• Assist residents to and from the Life Skills stations and other normalizing life enriching activities and routines.
• Record and document resident participation according to Sunrise quality service standards.
• Maintain and expand Life Skills stations and other life enriching programs and replenish supplies as needed.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies.
• Assist residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.

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.

• One (1) year experience required working with memory impaired seniors
• High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state/provincial regulations and certification(s) may be required per state/provincial regulations
• Ability to lead the life enrichment component of the Reminiscence program by connecting residents with Life Skills and other life enrichment activities that meet their unique preferences, abilities, and basic human needs
• Possesses knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident thereby being able to motivate and encourage residents
• Ability to Inspire, motivate, and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful and purposeful activities
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

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.co

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: