Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves preparing and supporting engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and responding to their emotional and social needs, collaborating with the care team to support residents holistically, and balancing daily schedules, residents, and activity preparation. The position is part-time, with day and evening shifts, at Sage Bluff Health & Rehab.

Requirements

Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.
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.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and support 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—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—with residents, family members, customers, and staff.