Program (Activities) Assistant

Company: Monarch Communities -
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

In every aspect of our senior living 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a full time 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, Assisted, and Memory Care. If you have transferable skills, we will provide training!

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday

9:00am - 5:00pm

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
Drive the community vehicle for resident outings, including driving for church on Sunday, 10:30am-11:30am.

Qualifications
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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COVID-19 vaccination required.

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