Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities • Greensburg, IN

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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 developing engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ varying physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and understanding their emotional and social needs, working closely with the care team to provide holistic support, and balancing daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. The position demonstrates the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

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 supportively with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
• Time-management skills for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Access 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 plans as low as $25.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• 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