Program Assistant Memory Care MondayFriday 8am4pm
Monarch Communities, Weymouth, MA, United States
Job Description
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.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Classified Title: Program Assistant (Memory Care Neighborhood)
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
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
Qualifications
One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
Experience managing and supervising group activities, preferred.
Experience working with both seniors and children, 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
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
Valuing a connection to the community, we are creating a pedestrian-friendly front plaza which will offer art fairs, farmers markets, and festivals. Monarch believes its buildings serve residents, their families, and the Monarch team members. Therefore, they have created a team member and resident co-working space; art, creative, and performance spaces; and the WELL center (fitness, yoga, spa, and a fully-stocked juice bar) which can be used by all.
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.
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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.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Classified Title: Program Assistant (Memory Care Neighborhood)
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
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
Qualifications
One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
Experience managing and supervising group activities, preferred.
Experience working with both seniors and children, 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
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
Valuing a connection to the community, we are creating a pedestrian-friendly front plaza which will offer art fairs, farmers markets, and festivals. Monarch believes its buildings serve residents, their families, and the Monarch team members. Therefore, they have created a team member and resident co-working space; art, creative, and performance spaces; and the WELL center (fitness, yoga, spa, and a fully-stocked juice bar) which can be used by all.
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.
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