Activities Assistant

ASC•Indianapolis, IN

23d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, while preparing and leading engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to varied physical and cognitive abilities. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically and manages daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation. Team members are expected to demonstrate American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The position is full-time on days at North Capitol Nursing & Rehab. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, or qualifying related experience/training or an equivalent combination. Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program, or a state-approved CNA competency evaluation program, is required; the community may provide this training.

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 CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State. The community may provide this training.
Creativity in developing activities for varied 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.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

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.
Manage daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—with 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 options as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
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, 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.