Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant - 2 Part-Time positions

Monarch Communities; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; 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 is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant in Connecticut to implement programs for residents. This part-time, hourly role reports to the Life Enrichment Director and is non-exempt.

Responsibilities include planning, resident history creation, and daily program setup. Must have strong communication skills and a flexible schedule; driving may be required.

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 for residents.
• Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement.
• Engages residents in daily program setup and clean-up.
• Creates monthly social program calendar and distributes it.
• Keeps residents engaged between planned programs.
• Drives the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Participates in in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and community policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience leading programs

Verbal and written communication

Flexible hours

Driver's license / ability to drive

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work with residents/famil y

Education

High school diploma or higher preferred

Tools

MS Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

• Part-time
• Compensation: USD 17 - USD 17.5 - hourly

Company Description

Will report to Life Enrichment Director.

FLSA Classification This position is classified as Non-Exempt and is a 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.

Job Description

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 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.

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.