Activities Assistant

ASC•Elkhart, 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 planning engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ varying 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, multiple residents, and activity preparation while demonstrating the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The position requires a 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, is required. The community may provide this 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 CNA competency evaluation program approved by the state; the community may provide this training.
Demonstrated commitment to the C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Creativity in developing activities for people with varied 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 for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that accommodate different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and respond to their emotional and social needs.
Work closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, resident needs, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

Access earned wages before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
FSA program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage, with plans described as available as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay and PTO, 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.