Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

23d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant enriches residents’ lives by helping create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves creating activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and attending to their emotional and social needs, cooperating with the care team, and balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.

Requirements

Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.
High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully complete 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.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Work closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
Manage daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.

Benefits

Access to earnings before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
FSA program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage, with options as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
PTO, with 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.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.