Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant

Monarch Communities®; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; 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 Communities in Melville, NY is seeking a friendly Activities Assistant to support residents with recreational programs. This part-time role focuses on planning, implementing and facilitating engaging activities to meet residents' needs and interests.

You will help create monthly calendars, maintain resident histories, assist with daily program setup and cleanup, and drive the community vehicle for outings.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading programs (residents, activities)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings
• Willingness to learn new applications

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing programs that meet residents' needs and interests
• Create resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
• Assist with daily program setup and clean-up
• Create monthly social program calendar and distribute it
• Keep residents engaged between planned programs
• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings
• Participate in all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Related experience in leading programs

Excellent verbal and written comms

Willing to work flexible hours

MS Office proficiency

Ability to drive community vehicle

Learn new applications

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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

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
• 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.

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.