Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant

Monarch Communities; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Melville, NY seeks an Activities Assistant to support recreational activities for residents. The role involves planning and implementing engaging programs, creating resident histories, and coordinating a monthly social calendar.

Must be able to drive the community vehicle for outings and be flexible with hours. Eligible candidates should have related experience, a high school diploma or higher, and strong verbal/written communication.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engages 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.
• Drive 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

Leading programs

Verbal & written communication

Flexible hours

Driving community vehicle

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a friendly and supportive Activities Assistant to join our team in Melville, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with recreational activities.

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

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
• Drive 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

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.

Compensation

$19-$19