Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant at East Lake helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves developing age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, collaborating with the care team, and balancing daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. The position requires demonstrating American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff. A high school diploma or GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination is specified. State-approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation, or an approved CNA competency evaluation, is also required; the community can provide this training. American Senior Communities describes its C.A.R.E. values as guiding principles for relationships with customers, team members, and the community. The organization says it has served customers since 2000 and has more than 100 communities across Indiana.

Requirements

Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.
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 can provide this training.
Creativity to develop activities for residents with different physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Teamwork and ability to cooperate with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that accommodate 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.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to 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 plans 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 for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other purchases.
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.