Activities Assistant- Full Time

Brandywine by Monarch Communities located in Haddonfield

Company Culture and Values:  At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Reports To:

The Program Assistant will report to Program Director. This position is full-time hourly position.

Monarch Communities, we inspire our residents to live healthier, stronger and more fulfilling lives. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents, their families and our entire team. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that makes a difference because being a part of the Monarch team is more than a job and our team members deserve our best.

The Program Assistant is responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community. Assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs each day.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Must have a Drivers License

• 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

• 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

Physical Abilities

• 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.