Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities
About The Position
Monarch Communities Senior Living is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities professional to join their team. This role involves planning, organizing, and leading engaging recreational activities for residents or program participants. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean and organized activities area, ensure safety protocols are followed, collaborate with team members, keep accurate attendance records, and assist with setting up and cleaning activity areas. The company values compassion, innovation, and community, and is committed to making a meaningful impact on residents' lives while fostering a supportive work environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Physical fitness to assist with activities and mobility support
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication
- 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. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Nice To Haves
- Basic first aid and CPR certification preferred
- Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities (preferred)
- Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and lead engaging recreational activities for residents or program participants
- Maintain a clean and well-organized activities area and van
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed during activities
- Collaborate with team members to create a positive and supportive environment
- Keep accurate records of activities attendance
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas
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
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
