Life Enrichment Activities Assistant

Monarch Communities®; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Basking Ridge is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant to implement programs for residents and support engaging activities in a friendly, community-focused environment. You will help create resident histories, plan monthly calendars, and ensure smooth delivery of daily programs.

The role requires driving the community vehicle for outings, excellent communication, and flexibility with hours. Part-time schedule and competitive benefits are offered in a supportive senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Related experience in leading programs.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing programs that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
• Assist with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging residents in daily programs set-up and clean-up of daily programs scheduled.
• Assist with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents.
• Keeps residents engaged between planned programs.
• Drives the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Ability to drive community vehicle

Willing to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or higher education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

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

Schedule

Part time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Reports To

The Life Enrichment Assistant will report to Life Enrichment Director.

FLSA Classification

This position is classified as Non-Exempt and is an Hourly Position.

Job Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned programs and events to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists with planning and implementing programs that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
• Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement.
• Assumes responsibility for engaging residents in daily programs set-up and clean-up of daily programs scheduled.
• Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents.
• Keeps residents engaged between planned programs.
• Drives the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Related experience in leading programs.
• 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 25 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.