Activities Assistant - CNA

ASC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Activity Assistant (CNA) at Bethany Village helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role involves preparing and leading age-appropriate activities for residents with different physical and cognitive abilities, connecting with residents and supporting their emotional and social needs, and working closely with the care team to provide holistic support. The position has part-time hours available from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The role requires demonstrating American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, family members, customers, and staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, or qualifying related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and must complete a state-approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program or an approved CNA competency evaluation program. The community may provide this training.

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 CNA competency evaluation program approved by the State. The community may provide this training.
Creativity in developing engaging activities appropriate to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Teamwork and cooperation with the care team.
Time-management skills to balance schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Demonstration of the organization’s 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 cooperatively with the care team to support residents holistically.
Manage 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and access to earnings before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange for pay programs.
Medical coverage, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains and 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, 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.