Activities Assistant

At Monarch Communities Senior Living, 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

We are seeking a Program Assistant who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community. 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.

Schedule: Part time every Saturday

Salary Range: $16.50 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.
• One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly preferred
• 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

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.

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.