Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Evansville, IN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Assistant plays a vital and heartfelt role in enriching the lives of residents. With warmth, patience, and genuine care, they help create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

Requirements

Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or 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 (training can also be provided by the community)

Responsibilities

Connect with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs
Work with those experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia, assuring that each person lives every day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability
Cooperate closely with the care team to support residents holistically
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Access your earnings before payday
Lucrative employee referral bonus programs
401(k)
FSA program
Free life insurance
PTO exchange for pay programs
Medical coverage as low as $25
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
Personalized Wellness Coaching
Holiday pay
PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more
Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
Clinical and leadership development pathways
Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
Financial assistance for continuing education
Company sponsored scholarship programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee recognition events
Monthly and annual awards