Life Enrichment - Activities Assistant - Part-Time 16-24hrs
$35,360–$36,400 year
On-siteLitchfield, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Plan, organize, and lead engaging recreational activities for residents while maintaining a clean and well-organized activities area and van. Ensure all safety protocols are followed during activities and collaborate with team members to create a supportive environment. Keep accurate records of attendance and assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces. Maintain physical fitness to assist with activities and mobility support, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Join Monarch Communities in Litchfield, CT, where compassion and innovation drive meaningful impact on residents' lives.
Required 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
- 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
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell
- Ability to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs
- Proper body mechanics
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities (preferred)
- Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities (preferred)
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