Activities Assistant-Memory Care

American Senior Communities•Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant at Rosewalk Village Lafayette’s Memory Care unit helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves developing activities appropriate for residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, cooperating with the care team to provide holistic support, and balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation. The position requires demonstrating American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The employer describes American Senior Communities as a senior-care organization guided by these values. It has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities across Indiana, with a focus on excellent outcomes and Hoosier hospitality.

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 residents with differing abilities.
Ability to connect supportively with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Ability to cooperate 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.
Work closely with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward 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 advertised as available as low as $25.
Vision and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay and PTO, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other items.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.