Memory Care Activities Assistant

ASC•Butler, IN

16h

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps enrich residents’ lives by creating a joyful and engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role supports residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia, helping them live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents’ emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being, and plans and prepares engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to varying abilities.

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.
Ability to connect with residents and understand their emotional and social needs.
Passion for working with people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia.
Ability to work toward shared goals and cooperate closely with the care team.
Time-management skills for balancing schedules, residents, and activity preparation.
Creativity in developing activities appropriate to residents’ different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstration of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia maintain their cognitive and physical abilities.
Work cooperatively with the care team to support residents holistically.
Balance daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity preparation.
Create engaging, age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to 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.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other purchases.
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.