Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities

Company Description

Brandywine by Monarch Communities: 311 Route 73, Voorhees NJ, 08043

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.

Job Description

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!

Salary Range: $17.00- $18.00 Hourly

What will you get to do as a Life Enrichment Assistant?

• 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.

Why we want you on our team:

• You quickly connect with people and love to learn about them.
• We hope you'll use your talents as a singer, dancer, artist, poet, historian, or trivia expert.
• Exercise your creativity. The sky is the limit!
• You have a positive attitude and a lot of energy.
• You have an active Driver's license in good standing.

Being a community team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. It is an opportunity to serve and work with vision, meaning, and purpose. At our community, you can both grow as a person and in your career. Great opportunities await!

Full Time Schedule: Week 1 & 2 - (9:00am-5:00pm) Tuesday-Saturday (12:00pm-8:00pm) Tuesdays

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities (preferred)
• Previous experience as a van driver or in a similar role (preferred)
• Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities (preferred)
• 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

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (Full Time):

• 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

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.