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Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities (Full Time)

Monarch Communities

Summit, NJFull-time$16.5–18/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.5–18/hr
Location
Summit, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationActive Driver's License In Good Standing

Job overview

Monarch Communities is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities (Full Time). Life Enrichment Assistants enrich residents’ lives by planning and implementing spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programs, promoting events, participating in activities, using social media to showcase daily fun, occasionally driving residents, and setting up and breaking down events, all while bringing positivity and creativity.

Key focus areas include Get to know residents to help plan and implement spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming, Promote and communicate upcoming community events and activities, and Participate in activities such as games, painting, singing, and music.

Important skills include Planning And Implementation, Promote And Communicate Events, Organize And Run Events, Social Media, Email, and Newsletters. Preferred (not required): Working With Seniors Or Individuals With Disabilities, Van Driver, Senior Care, and Recreational Activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Planning and ImplementationPromote and Communicate EventsOrganize and Run EventsSocial MediaEmailNewslettersConnect With PeopleCreativityPositive AttitudeEnergyStrong Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsExcellent Time ManagementOrganizational AbilitiesPhysical FitnessWork Flexible HoursPatienceEmpathyWork IndependentlyCollaborationBasic Computer SkillsRecord-KeepingWorking With Seniors or Individuals With DisabilitiesVan DriverSenior CareRecreational Activities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBasic First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationActive Driver's License in Good StandingMust Be 21+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Other organizations sometimes call this role an Activities Assistant, but we believe this role deserves the very special title of Life Enrichment Assistant !

Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

 At our community, our Life Enrichment Assistants play a key role in enriching our residents to live an active vibrant life!

What will you get to do as a Life Enrichment Assistant?

  • Get to know the residents of our community so that you can help with the planning and implementation of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming that will make residents feel engaged and fulfilled.

  • Promote and communicate upcoming community events and activities.

  • Participate in activities. Residents love games, painting, singing, and music and we need someone to help organize and run these events!

  • Utilize social media, email, and newsletters to showcase the fun things happening each day!

  • Those 21 or over may occasionally drive the company vehicle to transport residents to and from events.

  • Help set up and break down events and activities. Why we want you on our team:

  • You quickly connect with people and love to learn about them.

  • We hope you'll use your talents as a singer, dancer, artist, poet, historian, or trivia expert.

  • Exercise your creativity. The sky is the limit!

  • You have a positive attitude and a lot of energy.

  • You have an active Driver's license in good standing.  

Being a community team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. It is an opportunity to serve and work with vision, meaning, and purpose. At our community, you can both grow as a person and in your career. Great opportunities await!

 

Full Time Schedule:

Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Salary Range:

$16.50- $18.00 Hourly

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Basic first aid and CPR certification

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities

  • Physical fitness to assist with activities and mobility support

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

  • Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities (preferred)

  • Previous experience as a van driver or in a similar role (preferred)

  • Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities (preferred)

  • Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Proficiency in basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication Benefits Offered (Full Time):

  • Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision

  • Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability

  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • FSA (Commuter/Parking)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement 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.

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