Activities Assistant-Memory Care

ASC • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps enrich the lives of residents in the Memory Care community at Rosewalk Village Lafayette. The role supports a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The assistant creates activities suited to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities, connects with residents and supports their emotional and social needs, and works with the care team to support residents holistically. The position requires balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation. The assistant is expected to demonstrate American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

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.
• Ability to connect supportively with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a care team.
• Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
• Demonstrated commitment to Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities.
• Connect with residents and attend to 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 when interacting 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 plans 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.
• Preceptors and mentorship programs.
• Clinical and leadership development pathways.
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Financial assistance for continuing education.
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED