Activities Assistant / Van Driver

Monarch Communities

Activities Assistant / Van Driver

Pennington, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Program Assistant and Van Driver, who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community and drive them to doctor's appointments, local events and shopping. 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 a clean driving record, transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!

    Schedule:

    20 hours Activities; 20 hours driving

    Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

    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 to and from medical appointments, local events and shopping trips
  • Qualifications

    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 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

    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.

  • Compensation
    $19-$19