Activities Assistant - CNA

ASC • Avon, IN

5d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant at Countryside Meadows helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role calls for warmth, patience, creativity, and a genuine ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs. The assistant creates activities suited to differing physical and cognitive abilities and works closely with the care team to support residents holistically.

This is a full-time day-shift position that includes some weekends. CNA credentials are preferred. The community may provide the required nursing assistant training.

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 activities for residents with different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
• Ability to cooperate with the care team toward excellent resident care.
• Time-management skills to balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.

Nice To Haves

• CNA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities.
• Connect with residents and support 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—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

• Access to earnings before payday.
• Employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
• Free life insurance.
• PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
• Medical coverage, with options described as low as $25.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
• Personalized wellness coaching.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs.
• Preceptors and mentorship programs.
• Clinical and leadership development pathways.
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Financial assistance for continuing education.
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED