Activity Assistant- Part Time

About the Role

At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. The Activity Assistant implements assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community, engaging residents to participate in activities each day.

Location: 814 Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah. Hourly rate: $17.00.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Drives 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

Requirements

• Experience with seniors and/or leading activities preferred
• Able to work at least one weekend day
• 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 up to 25 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus