Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity 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, supporting their emotional and social needs, and helping people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically, balances schedules and activity preparation, and creates engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities. Day and evening shifts are available.

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. This training may also be provided by the community.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Passion for working with people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia.
Ability to work toward excellent resident care and cooperate with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing activities for different physical and cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia live each 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 preparation.
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff.