Activities Assistant, Memory Care

American Senior Communities•Monticello, IN

About The Position

The Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enriching residents’ lives by helping create a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The position involves connecting with residents, understanding their emotional and social needs, and creating age-appropriate activities suited to differing physical and cognitive abilities. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents holistically and balances daily schedules, multiple 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. The community may provide this training.
Creativity in developing engaging activities for different physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect supportively with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.

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 cooperatively 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.