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Life Enrichment Assistant / Activities

Monarch Communities®
Paramus, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026

Monarch Communities Senior Living

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.



Job Description

Schedule: Full-Time and Part Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and lead engaging recreational activities for residents or program participants
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized activities area and van
  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed during activities
  • Collaborate with team members to create a positive and supportive environment
  • Keep accurate records of activities attendance
  • Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic first aid and CPR certification preferred
  • 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
  • Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities (preferred)
  • Knowledge of senior care or recreational activities (preferred)
  • 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
  • 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. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • 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

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees):

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Schedule
  • On the job training
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Parking

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.

Salary : $17 - $18

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