Activities Assistant / Van Driver
About The Position
At Brandywine Living; Pennington by 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. Big Picture Wellness, Smaller Community Setting. We are seeking a Program Assistant and Van Driver, who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community and drive them to doctor's appointments, local events and shopping. 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. If you have a clean driving record, transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings
- Clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Transferable skills working with Seniors
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.
- Drive to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
