Activities Assistant / Van Driver

Monarch Communities®; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Basking Ridge, NJ is seeking a Part-time Program Assistant and Van Driver to engage residents across Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care, while planning activities and transporting residents to appointments, events, and shopping.

Reporting to the Director of Programming, the role requires a clean driving record, strong communication, and willingness to work flexible hours; prior experience with seniors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading activities for seniors (1–2 years)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new apps
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings
• High school diploma or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities for residents
• Create resident histories and family-involved profiles
• Set up and clean up daily activities
• Create monthly social program calendars and distribute them
• Keep residents engaged between planned activities
• Drive to medical appointments, events, and shopping trips

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Driver license

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Monarch Basking Ridge, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that makes a difference because being a part of the Monarch team is more than a job and our team members deserve our best.

Big Picture Wellness, Smaller Community Setting

At Monarch Basking Ridge, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that makes a difference because being a part of the Monarch team is more than a job and our team members deserve our best.

Big Picture Wellness, Smaller Community Setting

Job Description

We are seeking a Program Assistant and Van Driver, who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community and drive them to doctor's appointments, local events and shopping. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs in Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care. If you have a clean driving record, transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!

Schedule

Part time

Salary Range

$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
• Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
• Assumes responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
• Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents
• Keeps residents engaged between planned social activities.
• Drive to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
• High school diploma or higher education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.