Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities

Monarch Communities • Voorhees Township, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Other organizations sometimes call this role an Activities Assistant, but we believe this role deserves the very special title of Life Enrichment Assistant! At our community, our Life Enrichment Assistants play a key role in enriching our residents to live an active vibrant life! Get to know the residents of our community so that you can help with the planning and implementation of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming that will make residents feel engaged and fulfilled. Promote and communicate upcoming community events and activities. Participate in activities. Residents love games, painting, singing, and music and we need someone to help organize and run these events! Utilize social media, email, and newsletters to showcase the fun things happening each day! Those 21 or over may occasionally drive the company vehicle to transport residents to and from events. Help set up and break down events and activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic first aid and CPR certification
• 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
• Active Driver's license in good standing
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities
• Previous experience as a van driver or in a similar role
• Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities
• Talents as a singer, dancer, artist, poet, historian, or trivia expert

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming
• Promote and communicate upcoming community events and activities
• Participate in activities such as games, painting, singing, and music
• Utilize social media, email, and newsletters to showcase daily activities
• Occasionally drive the company vehicle to transport residents to and from events (for those 21 or over)
• Help set up and break down events and activities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED