Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities

Monarch Communities•Princeton, NJ

1h•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant implements assigned programs and events to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents in the community. The position assists with planning programs, developing resident histories and profiles with resident and family involvement, and keeping residents engaged throughout the day. The assistant also supports program setup and cleanup, helps prepare and distribute the monthly social program calendar, and drives the community vehicle for resident outings. The role 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 that often require standing, walking, sitting, using 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.
Assist with creating resident histories and profiles with resident and family involvement.
Engage residents in daily programs and handle setup and cleanup for scheduled programs.
Assist with creating a monthly social program calendar and distribute it to community personnel and residents.
Keep residents engaged between planned programs.
Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.