Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Peru, IN

12d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enriching residents’ lives by helping create a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The position calls for warmth, patience, creativity, and genuine care. The assistant develops and supports age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ varying physical and cognitive abilities, connects with residents and responds to their emotional and social needs, works closely with the care team, and balances daily schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

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. Training may also be provided by the community.
Creativity in developing activities for residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
Time-management skills for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Cooperate 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—to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

Access to earnings before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
FSA program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage available as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains workplace support.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay and PTO, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other offerings.
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.