Activities Assistant

ASC•Fort Wayne, IN

17d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant at Glenbrook Rehab helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, while helping provide activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically and balances daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation. The position is part-time. The job posting describes American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—as guiding principles for interactions with residents, family members, customers, staff, and the wider community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of a State-approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program, or a State-approved CNA competency evaluation program. The community may provide this training.
Creativity in developing engaging activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Teamwork and ability to cooperate closely with the care team.
Time-management skills for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and attend to their emotional and social needs.
Work cooperatively with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.