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 creating activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, and working closely with the care team to support residents holistically. The assistant also balances daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation. The position requires demonstrating the organization’s C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff. The community may provide the required nursing assistant training.

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 may provide this training.
Creativity in developing engaging activities for residents 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, resident needs, and activity preparation.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Cooperate with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.