Activities Assistant / Van Driver

About the role

At Monarch Communities, 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. The Program Assistant and Van Driver will implement assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents and drive them to doctor's appointments, local events and shopping. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position engages residents to participate in activities and programs in Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
• Assist with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
• Assume responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
• Assist with creating a monthly social program calendar and distribute them to community personnel and residents
• Keep residents engaged between planned social activities
• Drive to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips

Qualifications

• 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
• Clean driving record/license
• Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, smell; lift or carry up to 50 lbs; use proper body mechanics

Skills

• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with ability to learn new applications

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Pay

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Schedule

Sunday and Monday 9am - 5pm