Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

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 supporting their emotional and social needs, cooperating with the care team, and balancing daily schedules, residents, and activity preparation. The position is at Forest Creek and is listed for a Saturday/Sunday day shift.

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 can provide this training.
Creativity in developing activities for people with different physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, 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 closely 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.