Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves creating age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and understanding their emotional and social needs, cooperating with the care team, and balancing daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. The position requires demonstrating the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The posting lists part-time shifts as available. It also describes benefits that may vary between full-time and part-time employees and are subject to terms and conditions.

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 different abilities.
Ability to connect supportively with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Ability to cooperate with the care team.
Time-management skills for balancing schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Work with the care team to support residents holistically.
Manage daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

Access to earned wages before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
FSA program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange for pay programs.
Medical coverage, with plans as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
PTO and opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other offerings.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.