Program Assistant Memory Care

Monarch Communities•Weymouth, MA

19h•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Program Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community for the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care neighborhoods. This team member is also responsible for engaging residents to participate in activities and programs each day. The Program Assistant position is a non-exempt, hourly position that will report to the Program Director.

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
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 25 lbs.
The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and supervising group activities, preferred.
Experience working with both seniors and children, preferred

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 the community vehicle for resident outings
Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

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