Memory Care Activities Assistant

American Senior Communities•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Assistant enriches residents’ lives by helping create a joyful, engaging environment where seniors feel seen, heard, and valued. The role calls for warmth, patience, and genuine care, with a focus on supporting people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia so they can live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability. The assistant works closely with the care team to support residents’ emotional, social, and holistic needs, balance daily schedules and activity preparation, and create activities suited to residents’ varying physical and cognitive abilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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. This training may also be provided by the community.

Responsibilities

Connect with residents and support their emotional and social needs.
Help residents experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related dementia live each day to their maximum cognitive and physical ability.
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 of Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence to residents, family members, customers, and staff.