Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant - Per-Diem

Monarch Communities•Litchfield, CT

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant implements assigned programs and events to meet residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities within the community. The role assists with planning activities, preparing and cleaning up programs, and keeping residents engaged between scheduled events. The assistant also supports resident-history and profile creation, helps prepare and distribute the monthly social program calendar, and drives the community vehicle for resident outings. The position reports to the Life Enrichment Director and is classified as non-exempt and hourly.

Requirements

Related experience leading programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, fine and gross motor skills, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and implementing programs that meet residents’ needs and interests.
Help create resident histories and profiles with resident and family involvement.
Engage residents in daily programs and handle program setup and cleanup.
Help create and distribute the monthly social program calendar to community personnel and residents.
Keep residents engaged between planned programs.
Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
Attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.