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Activities Assistant

Part-time

Monarch Communities

Bernards, NJPart-time$20–21/hrPosted 6 days agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–21/hr
Location
Bernards, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Monarch Communities is hiring an Activities Assistant. Monarch Communities seeks a Program Assistant to implement activities and programs that meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents in independent, assisted, and memory care settings, reporting to the Director of Programming and engaging residents in daily social experiences.

Key focus areas include Assist with planning and implementing activities that meet resident needs and interests, Assist with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement, and Assume responsibility for set‑up and clean‑up of daily activities scheduled.

Important skills include Microsoft Office, Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Communication. Preferred (not required): Planning Activities, Implementing Activities, Creating Resident Histories, and Creating Resident Profiles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeWindowsOutlookExcelCommunicationPlanning ActivitiesImplementing ActivitiesCreating Resident HistoriesCreating Resident ProfilesSetting Up Daily ActivitiesCleaning Up Daily ActivitiesCreating Monthly Social Program CalendarDistributing CalendarsEngaging Residents

Qualifications

1-2 Years Related Experience in Leading Activities for the ElderlyWilling to Work Flexible HoursAbility to Lift or Carry Weight Up to 50 LbsHigh School Diploma or Higher Education

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 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

  • 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.

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