Activities Assistant Part Time

An exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, CT. The heart of Monarch Communities is wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.

We are seeking a Program Assistant, who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs in Independent and Assisted living.

Schedule:

Part-Time -shifts available.

• Sunday: 9am-7pm
• Monday: 3pm-8pm
• Wednesday: 3:30pm-8pm
• Friday: 3:30pm-8pm

23.5 hours total

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

• One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly preferred
• 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

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 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Free parking