Activities Assistant

ASC•Fort Wayne, IN

12d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enriching residents’ lives by helping create a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves creating activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and understanding their emotional and social needs, and working with the care team to support residents holistically. The position is at Bethlehem Woods and is listed as full-time, day shift, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. A Certified Nurse Aide is preferred; the community can provide training to help obtain a CNA license. American Senior Communities describes Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) as its guiding values. The company has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities in Indiana.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; alternatively, 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. Training may be provided by the community.
Creativity in developing activities for residents with differing physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Teamwork and cooperation with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification is preferred.

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 the C.A.R.E. values of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

Access to earned wages before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange for pay programs.
Medical coverage advertised as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
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.