Activities Assistant

ASC•Evansville, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant 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, creating activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities, and working with the care team to support residents holistically. The position is part-time, with day-shift opportunities at Columbia Healthcare Center.

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. This training may be provided by the community.
Creativity in developing activities for residents with differing physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to build supportive connections with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Teamwork and cooperation with the care team.
Time-management ability to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) values.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and attend to their emotional and social needs.
Work closely 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.